A TEENAGE boy who was a resident at a secure unit is missing.

Police are appealing for information to find 16-year-old Thomas Gardner who was last seen on Thursday at 12.50pm in Oak Lane, Llanellen, Abergavenny.

The teenager was a resident at Hillside Secure Unit, Neath and fled from his social services carer whilst in the Abergavenny area on Thursday.

He is described as white, five feet six inches tall, of slim build with red hair.

He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt over a grey vest, navy Umbro jogging-bottoms over white jogging bottoms and Nike trainers.

Thomas has connections in the Newport and Neath areas and is not considered to be a risk to the public.

Anyone who sees him is asked to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111.