POLICE chiefs believe a missing Blackpool teenager could be in Bolton. Michael Alberts, aged 13, was last seen at his seaside home at 10pm on July 24 before leaving his mum a note to say that he was going to Bolton.

It is understood the boy has family in the town. He is 5ft 6ins, slim, pale, with brown eyes and light brown, frizzy, untidy hair. When last seen he was wearing a blue Adidas tracksuit and white Reebok trainers.

Today police confirmed they were growing more concerned for his safety and urged anyone who may have spotted him to contact Blackpool police on 01253 293933, quoting log 143 27/07/00.