Police have begun the search for a missing 17-year-old girl who has not been seen in more than two days.

Hay-Lee Snelling was last seen at her home in London Road South in Lowestoft at 9.30am on Tuesday.

She is described as white, 4ft 9ins tall, of medium build and with black hair.

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When she went missing she was wearing a black dress, Nike Air Force trainers with a blue tick logo and was carrying a white handbag.

Officers believe that Hay-Lee has travelled to the Norwich area.

Anyone who has seen Hay-Lee or has any information on her whereabouts is asked to contact duty sergeant at Landmark House in Ipswich on 101.