UPDATED: Preston Police say he has now been found safe and well

Police are growing concerned for a teenager who has gone missing from Preston.

Joshua Elder, 16, was last seen on Friday (May 22) and has not been seen since.

He is described as being a white male, six foot tall and of slim build.

Joshua has short cropped ginger hair and is clean shaven.

Lancashire Constabulary is now appealing for the publics help in finding the 16-year-old.

A spokesperson for Preston police said: "Have you seen missing person Joshua Elder, 16, from Preston?

"We are growing concerned for him since he was last seen on Friday 22nd May 2020.

"Joshua is described as being a white male, 6 foot tall, he is slim build with short cropped ginger hair and is clean shaven.

"For any sightings of Joshua, please call 101 quoting investigation reference 04/82363/20.

"We would like to reach out to Joshua and ask that if he sees this appeal, to contact us himself so that we can check he is safe and well."

Anyone with information that can assist police in the search for Joshua should contact officers on 101 quoting reference number 04/82363/20.

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