AN APPEAL has been launched to locate a missing 12-year-old. 

Tallulah, from Portsmouth, was reported missing after she didn't arrive home when she was supposed to last night. 

She is said to have spent the day with her friend and was due to come home at 9pm. 

Police are now making enquiries and say that her family are 'understandably concerned for her welfare'. 

Tallulah is described as being white, around 5ft tall, of slim build and with mousey brown hair. 

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We believe she will be in the area of Portsmouth, Fareham or Gosport.

"If you have seen her, or have any information about her whereabouts, please call 101, quoting the reference 44200424258."