POLICE are pleading for help with locating a teenager who vanished from her home in Reading.

Antonia Bataiosu, 16, of Ashampstead Road, Reading, has been missing for more than two weeks now. 

She was last seen on July 3 at her home address and concerns are growing for her welfare. 

She is described as being a Romanian speaking white female of slim build. 

When she was last seen, it is believed she was wearing shorts, a vest, and a grey cardigan. 

It is believed that she has connections in London. 

Investigating officer Inspector Rich Jarvis, based at Reading police station, said: “Antonia has not been seen now for 17 days, and concerns are growing for her welfare.

“It is not known if Antonia has any access to money, and I am urging anybody who may have seen her to contact 101, quoting reference number 43180200906.

“I would also like to appeal directly to Antonia, if you see this appeal, please make contact with us. You are not in any trouble, but we just want to know that you are safe.”