OFFICERS are appealing for help from the public as they search for a missing teenager.

Dorset Police received a report at around 7pm on Friday, October 28, that 15-year-old Grace Adams – who is known as G – was missing from the St Leonards area. G was last seen at around 6.50pm on the same day.

G is described as white, five feet six inches tall with red hair that is tied up in a ponytail and was wearing a black hooded top, green jacket and purple leggings.

Chief Inspector Stuart Pitman, of Dorset Police, said: “We are very concerned for the welfare of G, who is a vulnerable teenager, and searches are being carried out by officers in the local area.

“I would urge anyone who has seen G, or a teenager matching the description given, to please contact Dorset Police.

“Finally, if you see this appeal G – please get in touch with us as we want to make sure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to G’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting incident number 28:650.