POLICE are appealing for help in locating a 14-year-old Ipswich boy who has been missing since August 8.Marius Robert-Smith was reported missing on Saturday by his mother.

POLICE are appealing for help in locating a 14-year-old Ipswich boy who has been missing since August 8.

Marius Robert-Smith was reported missing on Saturday by his mother.

He left his home in Foxhall Road on August 8 after telling his mother he was going out.

He has phoned home twice since asking for money but is refusing to come home.

His mother saw him briefly at Crown Pools in Ipswich on Saturday.

Marius is described as Afro-Caribbean and 5ft 3in tall with very short hair and he was wearing camouflage-style clothing when he left home.

Police say although he has gone missing previously they are concerned for his well being.

Anyone who has seen Marius or knows where he is should call the duty sergeant at Ipswich Police on 01473 613500.