Northumbria Police have issued an appeal for a missing schoolgirl last seen in Houghton.
Layla Anderson, 15 was last seen at 8.15am on Friday in Houghton town centre, although Northumbria Police confirmed “she has been in phone contact since then”.
When last seen, Layla was wearing a black school uniform blazer and a purple skirt.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Extensive enquiries have been carried out by officers to locate Layla but have so far proved unsuccessful.
“Police officers and her family are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
“It is believed that Layla may still be in the Houghton-le-Spring area.”
Layla is described as a white female, about 5ft 7in tall, with long brown hair.
She has a small scar on her forehead.
Layla, or anyone who knows her whereabouts, is asked to contact Northumbria Police via their website, or by calling 101 and quoting reference number NP-20240913-1298.