Great Southern police are urgently seeking public assistance in helping locate missing teenager Lexi Peterson who they believe is in Albany.
The 16-year-old was reported missing after leaving her family home in Banjup on Friday, August 4 but has now been sighted in Albany.
Police confirmed she was on board the Transwa bus from Perth to Albany on Sunday, August 6.
The teen was then spotted on CCTV footage in York Street near the Amcal+ pharmacy later on Sunday afternoon.
Acting Senior Sergeant officer-in-charge Dave Loverock said they believe Lexi is in the Albany area.
“We do have concerns for her welfare and she has some medical issues,” Sen. Sgt Loverock said.
“We understand she has left her phone and other electronic devices at home but that is not to say she hasn’t got her hands on a phone from someone else.
“If anyone does come across her, we urge that they tell police and don’t approach her.”
Police sent a text message to Albany residents on Thursday morning saying they have serious welfare concerns and are searching for the 16-year-old in the Albany area.
She is described by police as being 172cm tall, with fair skin, thin build and may be wearing a wig.
Sen. Sgt Loverock said the case is a missing persons inquiry and they are chasing up any possible sightings along with doing regular patrols of certain locations that she may be visiting.
WA police issued a social media release on Sunday after Lexi was last seen leaving her home on Beenyup Drive.
At the time police said she may also be using a long blonde wig or a black curly wig and has her nails painted black.
On Sunday they updated that post to say she was seen boarding a train in Perth, wearing dark clothing and carrying several bags.
The family have turned to social media to help the search for the teenager and her family is in the Great Southern to assist police.
Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to contact police immediately on 131 444.