Police are appealing for help in finding a 19-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Forest of Dean.
Sam was last seen leaving an address on foot on The Merrin in Mitcheldean on Friday (18 April) at approximately 1.30pm.
He said he was going for a walk, however, Sam has not returned home and police are concerned for his welfare as this behaviour is out of character.
Officers are asking for people to come forward if they have any information on his whereabouts.
Sam is described as being white, 5ft 6ins in height and of a slim build. He has short brown thick wavy hair.
When last seen Sam was wearing a dark grey North Face jacket, dark jeans and trainers.
He often explores the local area including The Stenders quarry, Wigpool Nature Reserve and Lining Wood.
Sam also has links to Cirencester.
Searches have been taking place, including with support from the National Police Air Service, and officers are appealing for help from the public to locate him.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting incident 264 of 19 April. If you are with or see Sam at the time of calling, or have seen him recently, ring 999 and ask for police.
