Police thanked the public for their help (Image: WMP)
UPDATE: Good news James has been found.
Dudley Police said: "Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal for the missing 17-year-old from Stourbridge.
"He has now been found."
POLICE are appealing for help to find a 17-year-old boy missing from his Stourbridge home.
James was last seen earlier today wearing a black hoodie and bottoms - with officers concerned for his welfare.
He may have a dog with him.
A spokesperson for Dudley Police appealed for anyone with information to call 999.
James is described as light skinned with dark curly hair.
Call 999 quoting log number 2776 of 21 Jan if you see him.
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