POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of a missing teenager.

Megan Burrell, 15, who is originally from Sunderland, is in the care of Social Services workers in Gateshead.

She did not return home on Saturday and authorities are worried about her.

She has gone missing before, and was found in the Sunderland area.

She is 5ft, of medium build with shoulder-length light-brown hair and blue eyes.

She was wearing a black jacket with a pink T-shirt, a pink cap and pink Dr Marten boots.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0845-604-3043.