POLICE are appealing for information after 16-year-old Jasmine went missing from the Fern Brook Lane area in Gillingham.

She was last seen at around 11pm on Sunday, December 28.

Jasmine is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall, very slim, with dark hair dyed red at the front, and a nose piercing.

She is believed to be carrying a denim handbag and a black rucksack, and may be wearing a black Burberry hoodie with a checked hood.

Inspector Tracy Santoni of Dorset Police said: “We are growing concerned for Jasmine’s welfare and are carrying out enquiries to locate her.

“I am appealing to anyone who has seen Jasmine, or a teenager matching the description given, to please get in touch.

“If you see this appeal Jasmine, please make contact with us or your family as we all want to make sure that you are OK.”

Anyone with information about Jasmine’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 999, quoting occurrence number 55250189962.