West Midlands Police has issued an appeal to find Meika who is aged 16 and has gone missing in Birmingham

An urgent appeal has been launched to find a girl who has gone missing in Birmingham.

Meika is aged 16 and has disappeared with police saying they are ‘concerned for her welfare’.

West Midlands Police has issued an image of Meika who is pictured with long brown hair.

She is described as having shoulder-length curly hair and was last seen wearing a long grey cardigan, dress.

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The teenager was also said to be wearing black Ugg boots.

And she was also carrying a black and white handbag.

The youngster was said to be a regular visitor to the city centre.

Any member of the public who spots Meika is urged to call 999 immediately.

In issuing the missing persons appeal, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Have you seen Meika?

“The 16-year-old is missing from #Birmingham and we’re concerned for her welfare.

“Meika has shoulder-length curly hair and was last seen wearing a long grey cardigan, dress, black Ugg boots and carrying a black and white handbag.

“Meika is known to visit Birmingham city centre.

“If you’ve seen her call 999 quoting PID 452675. Thank you.”