Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old Kira Matthews who is missing from Helston and hasn’t been seen Monday, June 6.

A police spokesperson said: “Kira was last seen being dropped off by her taxi at her school in Hayle on Monday morning but didn’t show for class. Kira could be in the Hayle, Helston or St Ives areas.

“Kira isn’t in trouble, and we are asking that if Kira see’s this appeal or one of her friends knows where she is, that they contact us immediately as we need to know that she is safe.

Kira is described as 5”7 tall white girl with very long dark brown hair. She was last seen wearing her school uniform which included a black skirt and black tights. She was wearing black and white Vans trainers with two white stripes down the side. She may be carrying a rucksack which has a flowery design.

If you have seen Kira since Monday or know of her whereabouts, please call 999 quoting log number 205 for the 6th of June.