POLICE have appealed for a 14-year-old boy to make contact after he went missing  three days ago.

Corey Gorst from York is believed to be staying with friends in the city but due to his age and lack of contact with his family, police need to speak to him to ensure he is safe and well.

Corey was reported missing by his father on Friday, and officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries since then to locate him.

Corey is described as white, 5ft 9in tall, of slim build and has brown hair and blue eyes. The last time he was seen he was wearing black tracksuit bottoms, a black waterproof jacket, red and white top and Nike trainers.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said Corey has spoken to his father a number of times by telephone since Friday, but officers need to see him to ensure he is safe and well.

Inspector Neil Drummond of York Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “I would like to make a direct appeal to Corey to get in touch with us. Corey you are not in trouble, we just need to ensure that you are safe and well. Your family are worried about you.

“I would also like to appeal to anyone who has seen Corey or knows where he is now to contact us without delay.”

Anyone with any information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101.