UPDATE: Police confirmed on April, 23, Angel Dunkley had been found 'safe and well'

THERE is 'increasing concern' for a missing 17-year-old girl who may be in Oxford.

Thames Valley Police has put out an urgent appeal to find Angel Dunkley who was reported missing yesterday from Newport Pagnell, near Milton Keynes by her family.

She was last seen in Valerian Place, Newport Pagnell, at around 11am on Tuesday.

Angel is a white girl, around 5ft 2ins, medium build with long brown hair.

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She was last seen wearing a black jacket, white strapless crop top and dark blue jeans.

She is known to frequent the Milton Keynes area as well as Oxford.

Sergeant Jon Holt, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “I am appealing for the public’s help in locating Angel.

“I am becoming increasingly concerned for Angel’s welfare and would urge anybody with any information on her whereabouts to place get in touch with police as soon as possible.

“You can call 101, quoting reference 43200119216, or in an emergency, dial 999.

“I am also appealing directly to Angel, if you see this appeal, you're not in any trouble, but please make contact with us or your family, who are naturally very concerned for you.”