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Police are investigating reported sightings of a missing Cardiff 21-year-old who is believed to have travelled from Wales to Eastbourne.

An appeal was launched over the weekend after Aled James Smith , from the Roath area of the city, was reported missing.

He was last seen in the capital at around 3pm last Thursday.

His family and friends were concerned for his wellbeing and an appeal for him to get in contact with them was made by South Wales Police .

(Image: Andrew James)

A police spokeswoman confirmed on Monday that CCTV footage seemed to show Aled getting on a train at Cardiff Central to London Paddington.

From there it is believed he got on a train to Eastbourne.

Officers are now working with their colleagues at Sussex Police in a bid to trace him.

Anyone who has seen Aled or heard from him since the time he went missing can call police on 101 quoting occurrence number 1600058837.