A TEENAGE boy from Irvine who went missing early on Monday morning has been found safe and well.

Daniel Smith-Harkins, 13, had last been spotted around 5.20am yesterday in the Doura Place area.

Police confirmed in a statement this morning (Tuesday, April 4): "Daniel Smith-Harkins, 13, who was reported missing from Irvine, has been traced safe and well.

"Thanks to everyone who shared our appeals."

On Monday, local officers made an appeal straight to the teen, urging him to make them aware of his whereabouts.