ESSEX Police have called for help as they bid to locate 17-year-old Arisa Greatrix, who's missing from Grays.

Arisa was last seen just after 9.30pm on Wednesday, 12 March in the Thurrock area.

A police statement says: "We want to make sure she's okay and we're asking for your help.

"The 17-year-old is described as of South-East Asian appearance, 5ft 1ins tall and of slim build. She has long black hair that may be worn in a plait and she has tattoos on both arms.

"When she was last seen, Arisa was wearing a grey jacket, grey trousers and carrying a black handbag.

"She has links to the London areas of Enfield, Romford, Barking and Dagenham.

 "If you're with Arisa, know where she is or have information that could help us find her, then call 999 and quote incident 1228 of 12 March."