Mooroolbark police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a missing teenage girl.
16-year-old Bella was last seen in Pascoe Vale on New Year’s Eve about 11am but has not been heard from since.
She is described as Caucasian with a slim build, approximately 174cm tall and has medium length brown hair with blonde tips, and a nose piercing.
Police have concerns for her welfare due to the time without contact.
It is possible she has travelled to the Wodonga or Yarrawonga areas.
Police have released an image of Bella in the hope someone recognises her and can provide information regarding her current whereabouts.
Anyone with information about Bella is asked to contact the Mooroolbark Police Station (03) 9725 9999.