The family of missing Inverness teenager Adam Mitchell said they are “desperately concerned” for him and want him to return home.
The 18-year-old was last seen on November 9 in the Inverness area.
Searches have been launched to try and find him and posters have been distributed in the local area.
Today police officers, dogs and specialist search teams will be focusing on areas around the city’s Longman Industrial estate where Mr Mitchell was seen as well as the Moray Firth coastline.
His family released this statement, along with some new photographs: “Our son Adam left home on Wednesday afternoon to go in town, where he was seen talking and having a laugh with people he met in the Tooth and Claw pub.
“He last spoke to his father at 8.30 in the evening. He left Wetherspoons just after 12am he was alone he walked down the Longman and was last seen at 1am on CCTV.
“This is totally out of character for Adam who rarely strayed from home without letting his parents know when he would be home.
“Adam is a typical teenager who loves heavy metal music. He constantly wore his offcut denim jacket that was decorated with patches of his favourite bands it was his pride and joy. He was wearing it when he was last seen over the top of his leather jacket, he always wore black jeans and black boots.
“Adam has a very distinctive look, long flowing brown hair and a beard. He didn’t wear jewellery unless you include his headphones, he was always listening to music when he walked anywhere.
“He was friendly and open with everyone he met and he was a gentle fun loving young man who was loyal to his friends.
“We are desperately concerned for our son who seemed to have lost his way, we would dearly love for our son to return home to us.”
Police would like to thank everyone who has made contact to date and would continue to encourage anyone who has information and hasn’t already come forward to phone 101 as soon as possible.
All information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, will be investigated and could greatly assist officers in locating Adam.
