Essex Police are appealing for help in finding a 16 year-old girl from Colchester who has gone missing.

Essex Police are appealing for help in finding a 16 year-old girl from Colchester who has gone missing.

Lauren Bannister was reported missing on the evening of November 24.

Police believe that she has connections to Southend and that she may now be in that area.

She was last seen wearing a black coat, black jeans and black trainers.

An Essex Police spokesperson said; “Our officers have exhausted other lines of enquiry which is why we are now asking for the public’s help to find her.

“We are concerned about her welfare and are asking anyone who has any information about where she is to contact us.”

Those with any information should contact Southend police station on 101.