A 15-year-old schoolgirl has gone missing , sparking an urgent police appeal.
Officers from Durham Constabulary say they are becoming "increasingly concerned" for the welfare of Lisa-Marie Clarkson.
The teenager was last seen in the Bishop Auckland area on Saturday and police have now put out a description of her in a bid to locate her.
Lisa-Marie is described as white, about 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, with black hair and was wearing a pink three-quarter length Parka coat and black trousers.
A photograph of Lisa-Marie has been released by Durham Constabulary on social media.
Durham Constabulary have now issued an urgent appeal asking for anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Have you seen Lisa-Marie Clarkson?
"We are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of the 15-year-old who was last seen in the Bishop Auckland area yesterday.
"Lisa-Marie is described as white, about 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, with black hair. She was wearing a pink ¾ length Parka coat and black trousers.
"If you know where Lisa-Marie is, please contact Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident reference number 424 of November 21."
