POLICE have appealed for help in their hunt for a missing 15-year-old girl who may be in the Essex area.

Teenager Kerry Ann Hobbs, from Torquay, went missing on November 19 and police suspect she may be in the Essex area after making contact with a friend who lives there.

Kerry is described as white, 5ft 7in tall and of a slim build. She has shoulder length fair, straight hair and is possibly wearing jeans and a navy blue hooded top.

If anyone has seen Kerry or has any information that could help police, please call 08452 777444 quoting log number 222 191110.