POLICE are continuing to search for a teenager who went missing from Bournemouth earlier this year.

Erlind Gjana, aged 16, was last seen at his accommodation in the town on Tuesday, July 10.

The Albanian teenager is described as white, five feet seven inches tall and of slim build with short, dark blond hair.

Detective Constable Sara Watts, of Dorset Police, said: “While we have no information to suggest Erlind has come to harm, he has not been seen for a significant period of time now and we are keen to ensure he is safe and well.

“We have been making extensive enquiries to locate Erlind and understand he has previously travelled to London and Kent.

“I am appealing to anyone who has any information as to his whereabouts, or who sees someone matching his description, to contact police.

“I would also like to make a direct appeal to Erlind to make contact with us as we just want to make sure you are safe.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Erlind’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55180107786.