An urgent appeal has been issued for three teenagers friends who went missing, with police admitting they are “increasingly concerned for their welfare”.  

Concerns are mounting for the safety of Shelley, 14, Roxanna, 13, and Jack, 15, who have been missing for several days.

Police issued a public appeal for Shelley, who was last seen in Eastleigh, near Southampton, Hampshire, six days ago.

Yesterday marked the first time authorities sought help from the public to locate her.

The search has now expanded to include Jack, who was last seen in Eastleigh on Sunday, and Roxanna, who was last spotted at her home in nearby Bursledon on Saturday morning.

Police suspect the trio, all friends, may have traveled to London.

Roxanna is described as white, between 5ft 3ins and 5ft 5ins tall, of average build, with blue eyes and long brown hair. She was last seen wearing a grey hoodie, black puffer jacket, and black trainers.

Jack, also white, stands at 5ft 9ins with a slim build and has dark ginger hair, longer on top. The teen was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, light blue cargo trousers, white trainers, a black coat, and carrying a black bag.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “We’ve been carrying out a number of enquiries since they went missing, but are now turning to the community for help.

“We’re growing increasingly concerned for their welfare and would urge anyone who has seen them since they went missing, or anyone who might know where they are now to contact us immediately.”