POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing Hampshire teenager.

Charlotte Piper, 17, has been missing since last night and was last seen in the Chandler's Ford area at around 7pm.

Fears are growing over her welfare and police say she could be in Southampton.

Police have confirmed that she went missing at the same time last year.

A police spokesperson, said: "We are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and are urging anyone who knows where she is to let us know.

An image has been released of Charlotte, but is a couple of years old.

She is now described as having brown eyes, being of a medium build and with dyed, collar length hair, which is red and brown.

Inspector Helen Andrews said: “Charlotte, if you are reading this, you are not in trouble, just let someone know where you are.”

Anyone who knows where she is, is urged to call police on 101.