POLICE have appealed for help in tracing a Lancashire teenager who has disappeared in Edinburgh.

Shanice Romanienko arrived in the capital on Sunday September 27, and left the Premier Inn on Princes Street around 9am on Monday.

The 17-year-old was last seen at Waverley Station around 9.15am, but since then has not been in contact with anyone and concern is growing for her welfare.

She is described as white, 5ft 2in tall with a slim build and has dyed red hair that is shaved on one side.

She was last seen wearing a black body warmer, a black top with low neckline, and black knee-length boots.

Shanice also wears a red wig which covers her own shorter hair.

Inspector David Cuthbert said: "Shanice does not know Edinburgh but is a confident young woman and is happy to travel on her own.

"We are pursuing various lines of inquiry around the city to find Shanice and anyone who believes they have seen her, or who has information that can assist with our investigation, is asked to contact police immediately.

"Officers are also exploring the possibility that she may have travelled back down to the Lancashire area and we are currently liaising with colleagues at British Transport Police, as well Lancashire and Greater Manchester Police, in case she is now no longer within Edinburgh.

"I would also ask that Shanice get in touch with a family member, friend or with police as soon as possible to let us know that she is safe."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.