A MAJOR search has been launched for a teenager who vanished from Hamilton several days ago.

Declan Akelis, 14, was reported missing from his home address about 9.20am on Thursday, July 12.

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Declan is described as 5ft 2 inches, of slim build, and he has short fair hair. He was last seen wearing grey shorts and a light blue adidas t-shirt.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned about Declan and require any information the public may have in relation to his whereabouts.

If you have any information in relation to Declan that could assist officers in locating him please contact us via 101 quoting incident number PS-20180712-3154.

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