POLICE are searching for a teenager who has not been seen for more than a month.

Aleks Dokle, 17, was last seen at 4pm on Friday, November 16.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "After weeks of extensive investigations, including searching the town, speaking to Aleks’ friends, and searching locations he’s believed to have been seen, we’re now appealing for your help."

Aleks is described as being 5ft 4ins tall and is of medium build.

He has cropped brown hair and a beard.

He was last seen wearing black jogging bottoms, a black t-shirt and potentially a puffed navy blue Ralph Lauren jacket.

Police believe he is still in the Colchester area.

Anyone with information should call Colchester police station on 101.