A TEENAGER is missing and a police appeal has been launched to find her.

Jessica Budziak, 15, has been reported as missing from her home in Colchester.

She has been described as having light brown hair, and she may be wearing black leggings, black converse shoes and a black Superdry puffa jacket.

The police believe she is in Chelmsford, specifically the “Springfield area”.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We’re working hard to find Jessica Budziak who is missing from her home in Colchester.

“If you’ve seen Jessica or if you know where she is, please call 101 immediately.”

Update - Police have confirmed Jessica has been found.