Fears are growing for a heavily pregnant 16-year-old girl who disappeared more than a week ago – with detectives in High Wycombe launching a major search for the missing teen.

Ellie Green, who is 34 weeks’ pregnant, was last seen at an address in Leicestershire on Friday, September 21 and has links to High Wycombe and Watford.

PC Raj Dehal, based at High Wycombe police station, said: “We are working to trace Ellie as we are concerned for her as she is heavily pregnant and has not been seen for more than a week.

“I would appeal to anyone who has seen Ellie or who knows of her whereabouts to contact police so we can check on her welfare.

“She has a number of friends in the High Wycombe area so I would ask anyone who knows where is to come forward and speak to officers.

“Ellie if you see this appeal please make contact with Thames Valley Police so we can ensure you are OK.”

She is white, 5ft 5ins, of slim build, has auburn hair and is 34 weeks' pregnant.

It is unknown what clothing she was wearing when she went missing.

If you have any information about Ellie’s whereabouts please contact the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101 quoting the reference 43180294669.