POLICE say they are “very concerned” for the welfare of a woman who has gone missing from Ferndown.

Jade Hill, 23, was last seen in Robinswood Drive at around 2.30pm on Sunday, February 27.

She has subsequently been in contact with friends and family via a messaging app and was reported missing at 11.13pm the same day.

She is described as white, five feet four inches tall, of slim build and with long blonde curly hair.

Police say subsequent enquiries have revealed Jade may be in the Wareham area.

Her car, a white Peugeot 208 with the registration AA02 JAD, is also missing.

Inspector Nathan Liddicott, of Dorset Police, said: “Jade has been upset recently and we are very concerned for her. It is really important that we find Jade so we can establish she is safe.

“I would urge anyone who has seen Jade, her vehicle or a woman matching the description given to please contact Dorset Police.

“I am also making a direct plea to Jade if you see this appeal to please make contact with us or your family and let us know where you are, as we just want to ensure you are safe.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Jade’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 27:562.