A MISSING teenager from West Yorkshire may be in Cheshire, police have said.

Officers are appealing for anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Yasmin Higgins to contact them immediately.

The 17-year-old was reported missing on January 1 and was last seen in the Dewsbury area late on New Year’s Eve.

Yasmin, who lives in Dewsbury, is described as white, slim and as having very long straight black hair, brown eyes and a lip piercing.

She was last seen wearing clothing which included black trousers and a black jacket.

The teenager is said to have links to Dewsbury, Huddersfield and Cheshire.

Officers are concerned for her well-being and would ask Yasmin or anyone who has information about her whereabouts to contact Kirklees CID at West Yorkshire Police on 101 referencing police log number 2496 of January 1.