Concern after teenager goes missing from temporary home in Hove

Sussex Police said that concern was growing for a teenager who has been reported missing from a temporary home in Hove.

It is the second time that she has been reported missing in the past week.

The force said that Jessica Saunders, 18, originally went missing from her home in Highfields, Burwash, on Thursday 19 June.

She was found in Brighton on Sunday (22 June) in Brighton and police made inquiries with social services to accommodate her.

She was taken to temporary accommodation in Somerhill Avenue, Hove, and given some advice.

On Monday morning (23 June) she went missing from the home in Hove.

She was described as white, 5ft 8in tall, of slim build, with brown shoulder-length wavy hair and glasses.

She was last seen wearing a pink and navy checked shirt, black jeans, sandals and a pink Umbro rucksack.

Detective Inspector Lee Horner said: “We are concerned for the welfare of Jessica and are keen to find her as she is vulnerable.”

Anyone who thinks they have seen her or knows of her whereabouts is asked to phone Sussex Police on 101.