AN URGENT search is underway for a missing teenage girl.

Connie McPhillips was last seen in the Withdean area on Saturday, March 19.

It is believed the 13-year-old in in Brighton, having been reported missing from Kent on Wednesday, March 16.

Sussex Police said they are concerned for the teenagers welfare.

She is white, 5ft 1in and has long mousey hair.

She was last seen wearing ripped jeans, a black zip-up hooded top, a blue Dior baseball cap and carried a red handbag with a gold chain and a Dior handbag.

Anyone who sees Connie or knows her whereabouts is asked to report it to police online or call 101, quoting serial 619 of 19/03.