POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a teenager who is missing from home.

Leanne Hinds, 19, who has learning difficulties, left her home in West Lane, Middlesbrough, at 7.40pm last Wednesday and has not been seen since.

She is 6ft, with blue eyes, of medium build with short, copper-coloured hair which has a distinctive dyed blond fringe.

She has a gap in her front teeth and walks with a slight stoop.

When she went missing, she was wearing blue jeans and denim shirt with a brown suede jacket, which has a fur collar. She took her brown shoulder bag and a pink scarf.

Anyone who can help is asked to call police on (01642) 303126.

* THREE teenagers who had gone missing from their homes in Middlesbrough have returned safe and well.

Cleveland Police said Lauren Walker, 15, of Hemlington, Kayleigh Illingworth, 16, of Whinney Banks, and their 15-year-old friend, Amy Stuart, have all returned home.