Concern growing for Birmingham teenager missing for more than two weeks

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Concern is growing for a Birmingham teenager who has been missing for more than two weeks.

Travon Poleate left his home in Hockley on Wednesday, March 2, and is believed to be staying with friends in the Handsworth area.

The 17-year-old is described as black, 6ft 2ins tall, slim, with afro hair.

West Midlands Police are keen to stress to Travon that he is not in any trouble, they just want to ensure that he is safe and well.

Anyone with information should call the police on 101 or the Missing People charity anonymously on 116 000.

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