Police from Hunter Valley Local Area Command are appealing for information to help locate a missing teenager.

Ashleigh McTaggart, aged 16, was last seen about 9pm last Friday (1 April 2016), leaving her home on Kelso Street, Singleton.

Police hold concerns for Ashleigh’s welfare, as she has not made contact with relatives.

Ashleigh is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 170-175cm tall, with a medium build, long blonde hair, brown eyes and freckles.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Hunter Valley Police Station on (02) 6542 6999 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.