Police are searching for a 14-year-old boy who has been missing from home since Saturday.
Phong Dai Hoang, who is of Vietnamese origin, left his foster home in Elmhurst Road, Dovercourt, and has not been seen since.
Concern is now growing for the teenager, who had recently started at the Harwich School.
Police are now asking him to contact them or his foster carer to confirm he is safe.
They are also appealing to members of the Vietnamese community across the country to come forward if they have information on his whereabouts.
The boy is 5ft, of small build and with short black hair. He has a dragon tattoo on his right arm.
Anyone with information should contact Harwich police on 01255 241312.
Published Friday, December 17, 2004
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