OFFICERS are appealing for help in the search for 17-year-old Ellie Orchard who is missing from Basildon.
Ellie was last seen in the area around Basildon Hospital on Tuesday and concern is growing for her welfare.
Ellie is 5ft 4ins tall and is of slim build, with very long, blonde, straight hair.
Police believe she may have travelled to the East London area, where she has connections.
Anyone who has seen Ellie is asked to contact Essex Police straight away on 101.
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