POLICE are searching for a missing woman last seen in Bournemouth almost three weeks ago.

Chevelle Ongori, aged 18, was last seen in the town on Friday, May 12, with police concerned over her welfare.

Police said information has suggested Chevelle may have been Boscombe area between Friday, May 12 and Monday, May 15, however, this has not been confirmed.

She is described as five feet five inches tall with braided black hair and has nose and ear piercings.

Inspector Jon Wasey, of Dorset Police’s Missing Person Support Team, said: “Chevelle has not been seen for some time now and we are concerned for her welfare.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to please contact us. Our enquiries indicate she has links to the Wembley area of London.

“Finally, I would urge Chevelle if you see this appeal to please make contact with us or your loved ones and let us know where you are as we just want to make sure that you are all right.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Chevelle’s whereabouts can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230080446.