A MAJOR search has been launched for a teenager who vanished from the Airdrie area on Monday.

Christopher McGee, 17, was last seen about 10 am in Chapelhall.

He is described as being approximately 5ft 9 inches tall, with short fair hair, and has full sleeve tattoos on both arms.

When last seen Christopher was wearing a green t-shirt and jogging trousers.

He is known to frequent local areas including Chapelhall and Petersburn and often goes walking.