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UPDATE: Cumbria police have confirmed that 19-year-old Ben Pardoe has been found.
Police were concerned for his welfare as he had not been seen since Thursday 18 April.
He was last seen in the town centre of Kendal.
Ben was described as being 5ft 10in tall, of slim build with brown, short hair.
A spokesperson for Cumbria police had previously said: "Anyone with information should contact police on 101.
Officers would also like to urge Ben to contact this number if he sees this appeal."
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