MISSING 16 YEAR OLD BOY FROM BRAEHEAD IS KNOWN TO HAVE LINKS IN MORAY.

Charlie Behan, 16, from the Braehead area of Montrose, was last seen at around 7.45pm on Sunday.

Specialist police officers and dog handlers conducted searches in Montrose on Tuesday.

Police are asking members of the public to check outbuildings and garages in the town.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Charlie was last seen at 7.45pm on March 20, 2016, and is described as being 5ft 8in, of stocky build with short red/auburn hair.

"When last seen he was wearing a blue Adidas tracksuit top and bottoms and black and orange trainers.

"Charlie is known to have links to the Angus, Dundee and St Andrews areas as well as Aberdeen, Buckie and Elgin.

"Anyone who may have seen Charlie or who has information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101."