A 15-year-old has been missing since Thursday.
Police say they are concerned on the whereabouts of Kanmeeran Kajenthiram.
Kanmeeran was last seen on Thursday, June 21 and police believe he is in the Brightlingsea area.
He is 5ft6ins tall and is of slim build.
An Essex Police spokesman said: "He may be wearing a camouflaged top with a black hood, black jogging bottoms and trainers.
"If you see Kanmeeranor have information about where he may be, please call officers at Clacton Local Policing Team as soon as possible on 101."
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