Police have issued a public appeal for help locating a missing teenager.
Chantelle Lavery, 15, was last seen yesterday, June 20 in the Crossgar area at around 4pm.
Officers say they believe she may be in the Belfast area.
A Police Newry, Mourne and Down appeal on Facebook reads: "Police in Downpatrick are looking for missing person Chantelle Lavery. Chantelle is 15 years old and is missing from her home address in Crossgar. She was last seen yesterday (20/06/20) in the Crossgar area at approximately 1600 hours. We believe she may possibly be in the Belfast area.
"If you have any information on Chantelle's whereabouts please contact Police on 101 and quote reference number 1450 of the 20th of June. Thank you."
