POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a missing 17-year-old from Warrington.

Melissa Wade (also known as Alex) was reported missing after she was last seen in the Forster Street area of Orford at around 9pm on Tuesday (October 1).

She is described as 5’ 4” tall, of a slim build, with black hair with purple in it, and was last seen wearing a black coat, grey joggers, sliders, and a beany hat.

Although she is residing in Warrington, she has links to Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Bedfordshire.

The force's northern duty inspector said: “It has now been a few days since Melissa was last seen, and we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.

Pictured: Melissa WadePictured: Melissa Wade (Image: Cheshire Police)

“We are conducting a number of enquiries to locate her and would now like to appeal anyone who may have seen her since she went missing, or has any other information on her whereabouts to get in touch with us.

“We would also like to appeal directly to Melissa to get in touch to let us know you are OK.”

If you have any information you are urged to contact Cheshire Police via cheshire.police.uk/tell-us, or call 101, quoting IML-1930819.