Police search missing teen

Police are appealing for public information to help locate missing teenager Jake Mammino.

The 14-year-old Cranbourne East boy was last seen about 4pm on 8 July at Fountain Gate Shopping Centre in Narre Warren.

Police and family members hold concerns for Jake’s welfare due to his age and have released an image in the hope someone recognises him and can provide details on his whereabouts.

Jake is described as 164cm tall with a thin build, brown eyes and dark shoulder-length hair.

He was last seen wearing a black North Face jacket, black Nike pants with a rip across the right knee, and black Nike runners.

Anyone who sights Jake or has information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Cranbourne Police Station on 5991 0600.