A 16-year-old girl has been missing for nearly a week. 

Alanah James, from West Tarring, Worthing has not been seen since Friday January 19. 

She was last seen in the company of a female friend, but did not come home at 10.30pm as requested. 

She is described as white, 5 ft 9 in, of medium build, with long wavy black hair, brown eyes and a fresh complexion. 

She wears ear studs and was last seen dressed in a black sweatshirt, black jeans, a black Adidas jacket and black trainers.

Anyone who has seen Alanah or knows of her whereabouts is asked to report details online or phone 101, quoting serial 1336 of 19/01.