AN URGENT search is underway for a missing 17-year-old boy.

Jonis Krasniqi was last seen heading towards Hove seafront around 4pm on Thursday, August 4.

The Argus: Jonis Krasniqi was last seen heading towards Hove seafront on August 4 Jonis Krasniqi was last seen heading towards Hove seafront on August 4

He is white, 5ft 8in and slim.

He has short, dark hair and when last seen was wearing a black top, black trousers and black trainers with white stripes.

Anyone who sees Jonis or who knows where he is, is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1335 of 04/08.