Police are appealing for assistance to help trace a missing girl from Barnet. Andrea Bardas, 16, was reported missing on Friday, 21 December after failing to return home from school.

Andrea is a white female, of slim build and approximately 5ft 5inches tall with brown hair and green eyes.

It is the first time she has been reported missing to police and her disappearance is out of character.

Detective Sergeant Milan Pandya from the North West Command Unit said: “Andrea has been missing for a considerable period of time now and the longer this goes on, the more distressing it becomes for her family and friends. “While there is nothing to suggest that she has come to any harm, we are keen to hear from Andrea – or anyone who knows where she is – to ensure she is safe and well.”

Anyone with information that could assist in locating Andrea is asked to contact police on 101 and quote 18MIS050917.