The search for a teenager missing from London since March 22 is continuing in Epping Forest, the Met Police said this morning (Saturday, April 3) as they continued to appeal for information.

A new statement posted by the Met Police on Saturday morning appealed to missing 19-year-old Richard Okorogheye directly and said that police had yet to find anything of "relevance" to their search for him.

Richard left his family home in Ladbroke Grove, Kensington on the evening of Monday, March 22.

Police said they knew that he travelled by bus in west London before taking a taxi to Loughton where he was last seen, on CCTV, in the early hours of Tuesday, March 23.

He was reported missing a day later, on Wednesday, March 23.

In an update regarding their ongoing search for Richard, the Met Police said they were exploring "all possible lines of enquiry" to find Richard.

"19-year-old Richard left his family home in Ladbroke Grove, Kensington on the evening of Monday, 22 March. He travelled by bus in west London before taking a taxi to Loughton where he was last seen, on CCTV, in the early hours of Tuesday, 23 March.

"As a result of that sighting, officers from across the Met, supported by Essex Police, have been carrying out searches in nearby Epping Forest over the past two days.

"The second day of search activity in the area concluded yesterday evening. So far, nothing of relevance to the investigation has been found. Further activity will resume this morning.

"Detectives continue to keep an open mind about Richard’s whereabouts. They are exploring all possible lines of enquiry and are still appealing for anyone who believes they have seen Richard at any time since he went missing to come forward," a spokesperson said.

Meanwhile, Detective Superintendent Danny Gosling appealed to Richard directly, insisting he was in no trouble and that the authorities only concern was for his safety.

"People can go missing from home for any of number of reasons. Our job is not to cast judgement but to work to find them and bring them home safely," he said.

"My message to Richard is clear. Our only concern is your safety. You are not in trouble and have done nothing wrong.

"If you read or hear this message we would ask you to contact us, or someone you trust, to let us know you are safe. Your loved ones and many other people who you do not even know, are very concerned.

"I would also like to thank the public for their continued support in sharing our appeals, checking doorbell and dash cam footage and passing on any information.

"As our efforts to find Richard continue, the eyes and ears of ordinary members of the public will be essential tools in our search," DS Gosling added.

Anyone who sees Richard should call 999 immediately.

Anyone with other information that could assist officers involved in the search should call 101 quoting 21MIS008134.

A full timeline of events is available here