AN APPEAL to help find a missing teenager from a Hampshire town has been renewed by police.

Louise, 16, was last seen at around midday on Friday May 8 in Somborne Drive, Havant.

Search launched for missing teenage girl

She has not been in contact since Friday and her family and the police are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

The police are appealing directly to Louise to contact them.

Louise is described as white, around 5ft 2ins tall, of slim build, and has straight, black, shoulder-length hair.

She was last seen wearing black jeans, a black and white striped t-shirt, black trainers and a black coat with a fur hood. She is wearing the same coat in the photograph above.

Detective Inspector Ron Lock said: “I want to appeal to Louise directly to get in touch with us tonight.

“Louise, it has almost been a week since you went missing and our priority is to know that you are okay and safe. Please call us or a loved one, so that we can help you.”

Police have been following several lines of enquiry since Louise was reported missing, and are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen her and knows where she is.

Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the reference number 44200163113, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.