A TEENAGE girl has been missing from her home since May 3.

Police believe Amy Lowes, 15, from the Walker area of Newcastle, may be staying with friends in the area, although she also visits Wallsend, in North Tyneside, and South Shields, South Tyneside.

She is 5ft 6in, slim, with long brown hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call 08456-043-043.