Police search for missing teenager last seen in Eastbourne

Seventeen-year-old Mustafa Hefame was last seen in the Seaside area at around 5pm on Thursday (August 6), according to Sussex Police.

Officers said he is Arabic, 5’ 4”, slim, with black hair and black/brown eyes.

When he was last seen, police say, he was wearing blue skinny jeans, a black jacket, and was carrying a white plastic bag. Officers said he also has a scar on his right arm.

Police say he may have travelled to the Peterborough area.

Anyone who sees him or who knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact police online or by calling 101 quoting serial 1790 of 06/08.

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