‘We’re extremely worried about you’ is the message to a missing Hitchin teen coming from police – with officers making a heartfelt plea for him to return home this evening.

Ryan Jackson, 15, hasn’t been seen since Tuesday, August 23, and police and his parents are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare with each passing hour.

PC Geoff Scarborough from Hitchin police station issued a moving appeal for Ryan to get in touch.

He said: “Ryan if you see this please call police or your parents, and let them know you’re OK.

“We’re all extremely worried about you.

“You are not in any trouble we just need to know you are safe and well.”

If you know where Ryan is call 101.