Police and the Missing Persons Team are urgently appealing for help to trace 17-year-old Nelly-Rose, who has been reported missing from Chichester amid growing concerns for her welfare.
Nelly-Rose was last seen at around 3:15pm on Monday, 4 August 2025 in the Launton Close area of Chichester, West Sussex.
She is described as:
- 5’5″ tall
- Long dark brown hair
- Last seen wearing a grey cardigan and pink trousers with doughnuts printed on them
Authorities believe she may be in or have travelled to one of several locations across the South East, including Worthing, Crawley, Horsham, Littlehampton, Brighton, Hove, or Hastings.
Police Appeal for Information
Sussex Police and the Missing Persons Team are treating her disappearance as a concern for welfare case and are urging the public to assist.
“If you have any information, no matter how small, please contact Sussex Police,” the statement reads. “Someone may have seen her or have knowledge of her whereabouts.”
How to Help
If you have any information that could help locate Nelly-Rose, please:
- Call Sussex Police on 101
- Quote serial number 16 of 05/08
- Alternatively, contact Missing Adults & Children in the UK / MPT
Please do not approach Nelly-Rose directly, but instead call police immediately if you see her or have relevant information.