POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 16-year-old girl from Kingsbridge.

Sophie Heard was last seen in the Kingsbridge area at around midday on March 16.

She is described as a white female, slim build, 5ft 7ins tall, and has ginger hair with blonde streaks.

Sophie was last seen wearing a dark hooded top with white writing on the back, grey jeans, grey trainers and carrying a handbag.

She has links to the Exeter, Plymouth and Newton Abbot areas, Devon & Cornwall Police say.

If you have seen Sophie or know of her whereabouts please call the police on 999 quoting 50260066323