Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 16-year-old girl reported missing in the Ipswich area since early this morning.
The girl (pictured) was last seen leaving an address on Harding Street, Karalee around 3am however has not been heard from since.
Police and family hold concerns for her welfare as her disappearance is out of character.
The girl is described as Caucasian, around 165cm tall with a slim build, fair complexion, long blonde hair and blue eyes.
She was wearing a grey cotton hooded jumper with grey tracksuit pants.
Anyone who may have seen the girl or know her whereabouts is urged to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
