POLICE are appealing for the public's help to find a missing teenage girl from Bournemouth.

Erin Cantillon, aged 17, was last seen at around 11am on Tuesday, January 18 in Rushton Crescent.

Erin is described as white, five feet seven inches tall and of slim build with long red hair.

She was last seen wearing a gold Puffa-style coat that has a hood with fur around it, blue jeans and black trainers.

Chief Inspector Stuart Pitman, of Dorset Police, said: “Erin was due to return to her home address at around midday, but has not been seen or heard from since.

“I am appealing to anyone who has seen Erin, or a girl matching the description given, to please come forward.

“Finally, if you see this appeal Erin, please get in touch with us as we just want to ensure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Erin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 18:280.