THE 13-year-old girl who had been reported missing has now been located.

Tia had not been seen since after school in Churchdown on Thursday, June 15, however she was located last night (June 19) and is safe and well.

Over the last five days officers were growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and appealed to the public for information on her whereabouts.

Police want to thank the public and the press for their help in sharing the appeal to locate her.