A missing teenage girl who was last seen several weeks ago could be in Bolton, police say.

The 15-year-old girl who police have named as Katelan was last seen nearly two weeks ago in Durham City on July 23 this year.

Officers say that she has links to Bolton as well as other towns across the North West.

Detective Chief Inspector Mel Sutherland, from Durham Constabulary, said: “We are very concerned for Katelan’s welfare and are appealing to the public to report any possible sightings of her to us.

“Katelan lives in Newton Aycliffe, but has links to the Cleveland area, as well as West Yorkshire, Liverpool, and Manchester.”

Police say Katelan could be in BoltonPolice say Katelan could be in Bolton (Image: Durham Constabulary)

Police say that Katelan also has links to Bolton, Preston, Burnley, Bradford and Halifax.

They say that she was wearing a grey sweater, grey leggings, a long black puffer jacket, black Nike trainers and large diamante earrings.

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Greater Manchester Police have also joined in the appeal for people to come forward if they may have seen Katelan in Bolton or elsewhere across the city region.

A spokesperson said: “Can you help officers in Durham find Katelan?

“She may be in Manchester or Bolton.”

Anyone with any information has been urged to call police on 999.