OFFICERS searching for a missing young woman from Poole have appealed for the public's help to find her.

Maisy Grantins, aged 18, was reported as missing having last been seen in the North Road area of Poole at around 12.30pm on Monday, September 12.

Maisy is described as white, five feet two inches tall and of slim build with long straight red hair with brown roots.

She was wearing a black jacket with a red and white trim and a Chicago Bulls logo on the back, as well as a black long-sleeved top and black skinny jeans.

Inspector Jon Wasey, of Dorset Police’s Missing Person Support Team, said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Maisy’s welfare and are carrying out a number of enquiries to try and find her.

“I would urge anyone who has seen her, or knows where she may be, to please contact us.

“I would also like to make a direct plea to Maisy if you see this – please get in touch with us or your family and let us know where you are, we just want to make sure you are all right.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Maisy's whereabouts should contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220149667.