POLICE say they are "increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a missing teenager.

Wayne Pitts, 17, was last seen shortly in the Little Horton area of Bradford after 6am yesterday.

West Yorkshire Police described him as white, 5ft 11in and of slim build.

He is thought to be wearing clothes similar to those in the photo above. 

A spokesperson for the force said: "Officers are growing increasingly concerned for Wayne's welfare and are appealing for anyone with information on his current whereabouts to contact police via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting reference 0215 of May 30."