A teenager who was in foster care has gone missing from his Gwent home.

Avdyl Pecaku, 14, pictured, was last seen leaving his home in Highfield, Caerwent, on September 1 at 10am to go on a shopping trip to Newport.

Police are appealing for anyone who might know of his whereabouts to contact them.

Avdyl is 5ft 4in, of slight build with brown eyes and short, dark, wavy hair.

On the day he went missing, Avdyl was wearing a grey T-shirt, dark blue combat trousers, white and red Reebok trainers and was carrying a dark blue Nike bag.

Sergeant Dave Tanner, of Caldicot police, said: "Avdyl was in foster care here and was originally from Albania. He is not an illegal immigrant. If anyone has seen him since Saturday can they please call us."

Caldicot police can be contacted on 01291 430999.