OFFICERS are growing increasingly concerned for a missing 15-year-old girl.

Jade Bladen was last seen at her home in Nelson on the evening of Monday, January 9.

She is described as white, of a medium build, 5ft 3ins tall and has shoulder length, straight, dark brown hair.

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She was last seen wearing black leggings, a black addidas hooded top, a black coat and black and grey trainers.

Police believe it is possible Jade is in the Chorley area and she also has connections to Bolton.

PC Lee Tickle, of Chorley Police, said: “I would appeal to anyone who sees her or knows where she might be to get in touch with us.

"I’d also ask Jade herself to contact us if she sees this appeal to let us know she is safe and well.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting the log number LC-20170109-1335