Police in Kent are urgently appealing for public assistance in locating 16-year-old James Gibbons, who has been missing from the village of Cuxton since shortly before 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, 9 November 2024.

James is described as approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall with brown hair. Notable features include braces on his teeth and a distinctive scar on the back right side of his head, which is shaped like a question mark.

When last seen, James was reportedly wearing brown tracksuit bottoms, a grey Hollister hooded pullover, a white shirt with a black and blue chequered pattern, black socks, and black material trainers. There is a possibility that he could be wearing alternative clothing, so authorities urge anyone with information to stay vigilant.

James’s family and the local community are deeply concerned for his safety, and Kent Police are coordinating efforts to locate him.

Anyone who has seen James or has any information about his whereabouts is asked to call 999, quoting reference 09-1043.