police are keen to trace the whereabouts of a 15-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Lower Street, Stroud, on August 3.

Sharni Bradney was last seen at approximately 11.45pm on that evening. She is known to frequent the West Midlands area, in particular Dudley and Smethick, so may have travelled there.

Sharni is white, five foot five inches tall, of thin build, with light brown, streaked, shoulder length hair.

She has blue eyes and freckles, and has a Midlands accent.

When last seen she was wearing a blue and white striped sleeveless t-shirt, a short denim skirt and white trainers.

Anyone with information on Sharni's whereabouts should ring police on 0845 090 1234.

Police would also urge Sharni to contact them or someone at home to let them know whether she is safe and well.