POLICE are appealing for information to help trace a Blackburn teenager who has been missing for two weeks.

Shareeb Jokem, 16, has not been seen since he left his home, in Railway Road, Blackburn, on 6 March.

He is described as Asian, around 5ft 10in tall, with short dark straight hair.

He was wearing a black hooded top with orange writing on it, black jeans and black trainers when he went missing.

Detective Sergeant Julie Cross, from Blackburn police, said that anybody who might have seen Shareeb should contact police immediately.

She said: “I would appeal to anyone who has seen Shareeb to come forward and contact the police.

“Understandably people are worried for his welfare and if anyone knows where he is then I would urge them to get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call Blackburn police on 101.