Urgent search underway for missing teen from Essex

Essex Police are appealing for the public’s help after a teenage girl has gone missing from her home in Southend.

Rebecca Anderson, who is 17-years-old, was last seen on Thursday 30 July in Honeybee Glade, Rainham.

Rebecca is described as around 5ft 2in tall, slim, with long brown hair. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie.

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about Rebecca’s welfare and need to find her to make sure she is ok.

She is known to have links to Kent and Croydon.

If you think you have seen Rebecca or have any information about where she might be please call Essex Police on 101.

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