AN APPEAL has been launched to help police find a vulnerable teenager who has been reported missing. 

Alex Idrissi, a 16-year-old from Brynmawr, was last seen in the area around 8.30pm on Monday, June 3. 

Officers are growing concerned for his welfare. 

Alex is described as slim to medium build, around five foot five inches tall, with an olive complexion and dark brown hair shaved on both sides. 

He is also known to wear a thick silver ring on his right hand, and has links to areas in Blaenau Gwent. 

Gwent Police said: "We’re appealing for information to find Alex Idrissi, from Brynmawr, who has been reported as missing.

"Alex, 16, was last seen in the Brynmawr area at around 8.30pm on Monday 3 June and officers are concerned for his welfare.

"He is described as slim/medium build, around 5 ft 5 inches tall, with olive complexion and dark brown hair that is shaved on both sides. 

"He is known to wear a thick silver ring on his right hand. 

"Alex has links to the Blaenau Gwent area, including Tredegar, Blaina and Ebbw Vale.

"Anyone with any information on Alex's whereabouts is asked to call us on 101 or send us a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2400182672."

Alex is also encouraged to get in touch with the police.