Police ScotlandPolice are searching for a teenager who has been missing for three days from the Highlands.
Scott Shearer was last seen around 10.30pm on Saturday in the North Kessnock area.
The 17-year-old is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall, with a slim build and short dark hair.
When last seen, he was wearing grey or black coloured jogging trousers, a light red coloured jacket and a baseball cap.
Police Scotland said the teenager has previously gone missing, however concern is growing for his welfare as there have been no sightings or contact from him in days.
Scott is known to visit the Inverness and Caithness areas as he has family and friends there.
Extensive enquiries are under way to locate Scott and officers continue to speak to his family and friends for any information which could assist them.
Officers are also checking relevant CCTV footage for further details.
If anyone has seen Scott, or has any information as to his whereabouts, or if Scott himself sees this appeal, please contact officers at Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 4146 of March 12.
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