A SEARCH is underway to find a missing Hampshire teenager who vanished last night.

Polcie say they are concerned for the welfare of Paige Lesley, 15, who was last seen at 9.30pm.

The schoolgirl was being collected near Tasmin Close, Basingstoke, when she ran off in the direction of Tesco.  

Officers say she has not been seen since and are urging her to make contact or anyone who knows where she may be to come forward.

Paide is described as white, around 5ft tall, slim with very long dark hair. She has blue eyes and at the time she went missing was wearing a grey Adidas hoody, black leggings, a black jacket and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.

• UPDATE: Paige was found a few hours after police issued this appeal.