Louise Smith: Police still searching after Havant teenager went missing four days ago

Louise, 16 was last seen at around midday on Friday, May 8, in Somborne Drive, Leigh Park – and has not been in touch with family or friends since.

On Sunday, Hampshire Constabulary said officers were following several lines of enquiry since she was reported missing.

Today, they have confirmed that enquiries are ongoing.

Officers are growing ‘increasingly concerned’ for Louise’s welfare, as they continue to chase all leads on her whereabouts.

Louise is white, about 5ft 2in and slim with straight, black, shoulder-length hair

She was last seen wearing black jeans, a black and white striped T-shirt, black trainers and a black coat with a fur hood.

Anyone who has information on Louise’s location is asked to call 101, quoting the police reference number 44200163113.

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