ESSEX Police is appealing for information to help trace a teenaged girl who has been reported missing.

Officers are concerned for the welfare of Bethany Browne, 14, who is from the Chelmsford area, and are asking for help from members of the public.

She was last seen by a friend in Chelmsford at about 8.20pm on Sunday (August 18) by the shops in the Tile Kiln area.

She is white, slim, about 5ft 3ins tall and has very long, straight, dark brown hair.

She was last seen wearing a blue polo top, bright green hooded jumper, and purple riding jodphurs.

Anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact Essex Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.