The family of a teenager reported missing have said they are "desperately concerned" for him.

Adam Mitchell had been seen in pubs in Inverness on Wednesday, November 9.

Police have used dogs and specialist teams in the search, with the operation focusing on Longman Industrial Estate where Adam was seen on CCTV shortly before 1am on Thursday.

The 18-year-old had been in the Tooth and Claw on Baron Taylor Street before moving on to the Kings Highway JD Wetherspoon pub on Church Street on the night he went missing.

On Monday, the teenager's parents released a statement as the search to trace him continues.

They said: "Our son Adam left home on Wednesday afternoon to go in town, where he was seen talking and having a laugh with people he met in the Tooth and Claw pub.

"He last spoke to his father at 8.30pm. He left Wetherspoons just after 12am - he was alone - he walked down the Longman and was last seen at 1am on CCTV.

"This is totally out of character for Adam who rarely strayed from home without letting his parents know when he would be home. Adam is a typical teenager who loves heavy metal music."

The statement added: "He constantly wore his off-cut denim jacket that was decorated with patches of his favourite bands - it was his pride and joy.

"He was wearing it when he was last seen over the top of his leather jacket, he always wore black jeans and black boots.

"Adam has a very distinctive look, long flowing brown hair and a beard. He didn't wear jewellery unless you include his headphones, he was always listening to music when he walked anywhere.

"He was friendly and open with everyone he met and he was a gentle fun-loving young man who was loyal to his friends."

The teenager's family concluded: "We are desperately concerned for our son who seemed to have lost his way, we would dearly love for our son to return home to us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101.