A MUM has made a heartfelt plea to help find her son who has been missing for more than 24 hours.
Ben Cliffe was last seen in Kingsmead, Northwich yesterday afternoon at around 1pm.
The 16-year-old enjoys walking and his family believes he could be roaming along countryside roads in the area.
Mum Zoe said: "He is a vulnerable young boy. He likes walking and the outdoors. Someone may see him on country roads or canals.
"We are getting increasingly worried now as he has been missing overnight. He has never done anything like this before."
Ben is described as being 5ft 8ins and of slim build.
He was wearing clothes similar to the ones in this picture and possibly track suit bottoms.
Ben Cliffe was wearing clothes similar to the ones in this picture when he went missing yesterday
Ben may have had a red bike with him.
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"He is extremely polite and well mannered. He is quite a reserved, shy character. We are looking for him and we would be grateful for any sightings to be reported to the police."
Anyone who may have seen Ben should call Cheshire Police on 101.
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