POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing teenager from Harwich. 

Lee Smith, from Harwich, is described as just under 6ft in height, of slim build, with shaved hair and a scar on the left side of his head. 

The 15-year-old has links to the Southend and Colchester areas. 

Essex Police say they are worried about him and need to find him. 

A spokesman said: "We are appealing for information to find Lee Smith, who is missing from Harwich. 

"We are worried about him and need to find him to make sure he’s ok. 

"If you’re with him, or have any information as to his whereabouts, please get in touch by calling 101."