An appeal for help in the search for a 14-year-old boy missing from Ashford in Surrey has been launched after police said they were "worried" about him.

14-year-old Tyler Tyler Hillier was reported missing by police in the county on Sunday, and authorities are now asking the public to contact them with any information that could prove useful in their search for him.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said Tyler was last seen "leaving his home in Ashford on Thursday (April 22)".

The teenager reportedly has connections to the Feltham area of West London.

Surrey Comet: Tyler Hillier. Image via Surrey Police Tyler Hillier. Image via Surrey Police

A description of Tyler was published as part of the appeal to help trace him.

It said he was "described as around 5ft 8 inch in height with dark brown hair and a moustache.

"He was last seen wearing the clothes pictured – a black tracksuit with white logos on the chest and leg," the description read.

The police spokesperson added:

"We’re worried about him and want to get him home to his family safe and well.

"Tyler, if you are reading this, please contact us to let us know you are ok."

If you can help, contact Surrey Police on their website or call 101 and quote PR/45210041431.