Alam Kharote: Concerns raised after teenager reported missing in Dumfries and Galloway

Alam Kharote was last seen around 7.45 am on Tuesday in Newton Stewart.

He is described as being 5ft 6ins tall, slim build and wearing a grey tracksuit.

Inspector McCreadie from Dumfries & Galloway Division said "Alam has been missing for a number of hours now.

“If you believe you have seen Alam or have any information please contact 101 quoting incident no. 0284 of the 27th of July 2021."

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