POLICE are searching for a Dudley teenager who has been missing since yesterday (Tuesday).

Jay Cooper, aged 14, was last seen shortly before 8pm in Maitland Road, but concerns grew when he did not return home.

Inspector Ade George from Dudley Police Station, said: "Jay has been missing several times before, but we are concerned for his welfare and need to locate him as soon as possible."

Jay is described as white with short straight brown hair and blue eyes.

He is 5’4" tall and was last seen wearing grey jogging bottoms, a black puffa coat, black trainers and a black cap with a leopard skin peak.

Anyone who has seen Jay should contact police on 101 or the Missing People charity, anonymously, on 116 000.