POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of 15-year-old Jessica Horton, who has links with Swindon and has not been seen since last Friday.

She was last seen around 8pm at a youth club at Wesley Methodist Church in Fromond Road, Weeke, Winchester.

Officers don’t believe she has any access to money for food, drink or shelter. She also suffers from asthma and it’s not thought she has taken any medication with her.

She is described as white, about 5ft 3ins tall, petite, and has long, light-brown hair. She was last seen wearing grey ‘Duffer’ sweatshirt, black leggings and black Nike Air Max trainers.

Jessica is currently in foster care in Winchester and has previous links to Newbury, Swindon and the Plymouth area. It is also believed that she may have used public transport to travel away from Winchester. Although she has no money, she may have been able to travel in various ways for free.

Officers have been working all weekend following a number of lines of enquiry to try and locate Jessica. They are also appealing for members of the public to call in with any information they have which may help the investigation.

Detective Inspector Tim Ireson, senior investigating officer for Hampshire Constabulary, said: “We are really concerned about Jessica and need to know that she’s ok, especially because her physical health may be deteriorating. Have you seen her or heard people talking about where she might be? We would really like to hear from anyone with information that might lead to locating her.

“I’d like to appeal direct to Jessica to say that she’s not in any trouble, we just need to know where she is and that she’s ok.”

Anyone with any information about Jessica should contact Hampshire Constabulary on non-emergency number 101.