The PSNI has said it is becoming "increasingly concerned" about the safety of a missing 15-year-old Co Derry girl.
Police said Louise Elizabeth Shiels has been missing from her home in Garvagh since August 3rd last.
She is described as being five foot two, inches tall; of slim build; with long blonde hair and blue eyes. When last seen, she was wearing a pink baseball cap, navy jogging bottoms, a navy jumper, a grey and purple fleece, and trainers.
According to the PSNI the teenager has been in contact with her family by letter and is believed to have been seeking bed and breakfast accommodation in the Cork area in recent days.
Anyone who has seen the missing teenager or knows where she is asked to contact the police in Coleraine on 028-70344122.