Essex Police share appeal for missing teenager with Southend connections
John Paul, 16, went missing from his Luton home at the start of the week and is described as being 5'8', slim and with dark brown hair.
The teenager is believed to have connections with Southend, prompting Bedfordshire and Essex Police to ask south Essex residents for help in finding him.
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A spokesperson for Bedfordshire Police said: "Can you help us find missing John Paul?
"The 16-year-old was last seen leaving his home in Luton on Monday morning.
"John Paul is described as 5'8' tall, slim with dark brown hair.
"Anyone who has seen John Paul or knows of his whereabouts is asked to report online here: https://orlo.uk/tGHGO or call 101 quoting reference MPL/1192/25."
Essex Police have added that John Paul has connections to Southend.
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