Enquiries into the whereabouts of a missing teenager from the Isle of Wight are being supported by a national charity.
'Missing People' has published an appeal on its website
www.missingpeople.org.uk to help locate Luke Jeremy Cowan, who was last seen one month ago on June 16, 2009.
The disappearance of the 17-year-old from Chapel Street, Newport, Isle of Wight is described as "out-of-character" by his family.
Luke is described as:
● White
● 6 ft 2 ins tall
● Dark hair
● Blue eyes
● Freckles
● Broad build
The last confirmed sighting of Luke was on Tuesday, June 16 shortly after 3.00pm when he was seen on CCTV getting off a bus in Sandown High Street between the junctions of Avenue Road and Albert Road.
He had been seen on CCTV earlier, boarding a Southern Vectis service from Newport Bus Station at approximately 2.15pm on Tuesday, June 16.
Detective Chief Inspector Clive Merrett of Isle of Wight CID said: "After one month missing, Luke may find it difficult to contact someone if he believes he is in trouble. I would again appeal to Luke directly that we just need to know he is safe and well.
Luke, or anyone with information, is asked to phone Hampshire Constabulary on 101 or 0845 045 45 45.
Jo Youle, Director of Services at the charity Missing People said, "I would like to urge Luke Cowan get in touch via our Runaway Helpline service on freefone 0808 800 70 70 or text us on 80234.