POLICE are appealing for information about a girl of 13 who has been missing from her home in Lenham Heath Road, Sandway, near Maidstone, since last Friday.

Kirsty Olive last seen at home during the evening. The following morning she had vanished.

Kirsty is described as a white teenager, with very long sandy brown, straight hair. She is around 5ft 4ins tall, very slim with blue/green eyes. It is believed she was wearing large hoop earrings and a necklace with a sun and moon pendant. It is unknown what clothes she was wearing.

Police believe Kirsty could be vulnerable due to her age and the fact that she did not take much money with her.

They also believe it is likely she is still in Kent, in particular, the Swale area, Canterbury, Herne Bay or Maidstone.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Maidstone and Malling Police Area Crime Management Unit on 01622 608189.