Concerns are growing for the welfare of a teenager from Sunderland who has not been seen for five days.

Reece, who is aged 15, was last seen in the Houghton-le-Spring area on Tuesday (February 17).

Reece has been missing for five days. | NP

placeholder image — Reece has been missing for five days. | NP

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate him and officers believe he may be in the Houghton-le-Spring or Hetton-le-Hole areas.

“Reece is described as a white boy, about 6ft tall and of stocky build with short, mousey brown coloured hair.

“Reece, or anyone who knows where he may be, are urged to send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the our website.”

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You can also call 101 quote reference number NP-20260215-0125.