CONCERNS are growing for a young woman from Southampton who has been missing for more than a week.

Gabriella Montanez left her parents' flat in Atherley Road, Shirley, at 4am Sunday, May 19, after a family argument when she began cooking a late night meal.

The 25-year-old, known to family and friends as Gabby, is a Mexican national who arrived in England seven months ago.

Police are concerned because she left without a phone, money or clothing and has no known friends or bank account.

She is slim, 5ft 2ins tall, with long brown hair and speaks perfect English with an American accent.

She was last seen wearing a pink sweater, black tracksuit trousers and sandals.

Anyone who knows her whereabouts should contact Detective Inspector Philip Scrase at Southampton Central on 101.