The public’s help is sought to find a missing teenager from Hawkinge near Folkestone.

Olivia Sands was last seen in the Cowgate Lane area at around 2pm on Saturday 7 September 2024.

The 16-year-old is described as around five foot and eight inches tall, of slim build and with shoulder length brown hair and blue eyes.

Olivia was wearing a blue zip up hoodie, black leggings and black trainers and had white headphones with her when she was last seen. She was wearing her hair in a high ponytail and also wears black-rimmed square glasses.

She is known to have connections to Canterbury.

Officers are concerned for Olivia’s welfare and anyone who sees her, or knows of her whereabouts, is urged to call 999 quoting 07-0782.