POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a missing 23-year-old Berwick woman.

Katie Grout from Goldstone in the town left her home at approximately 7am on Thursday, October 8.

She is described as white, 5 feet 5" tall, very slim build, with shoulder length brown hair with a small scar under her chin.

She was wearing black and white checked trousers, black long sleeved top and grey boots. Katie left home driving her silver Vauxhall Corsa car registration DY61 HJJ.

She was spotted near Harthill Service Station on the M8 and is believed to be travelling in Scotland.

Police are concerned for her welfare and are carrying out enquiries to locate Katie.

Officers are appealing for Katie to make contact with them, or anyone who recognises her to call police straightaway.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 quoting log number 251 of 08/10/15 .