A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has gone missing.

Ruben Schultz, from Newport, was reported missing on Tuesday, July 28.

And police say concern is growing for his welfare.

He was last seen in the Gaer area of Newport, around 10am on the day he went missing.

He also has links with the Bristol area.

He is described as being 5ft7in, of medium build and with short, black hair.

Police also say that Ruben is "urged" to get in contact to confirm he is "safe and well".

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Anyone with any information relating to his whereabouts is asked to call 101 quoting log 2000269882.

You can also send a direct message to Gwent Police's Facebook and Twitter pages

A spokesman for the force said: "We are appealing for information to locate 15-year-old Ruben Schultz who has been reported as missing.

"Ruben, from Newport, was reported as missing on Tuesday, July 28, and concern is growing for his welfare.

"He was last seen at around 10am on Tuesday, July 28, in the Gaer area of Newport.

"He has links to the Bristol area.

"Ruben is described as being 5ft7, of medium build with short black hair.

"Anyone with any information relating to his whereabouts is asked to call 101 quoting log 2000269882.

"You can also send a direct message to Gwent Police's Facebook and Twitter pages. Ruben is also urged to get in contact to confirm he is safe and well."