Josephine resides in Macclesfield but was last seen at around 12.30pm on Monday, September 29, in the Poynton area.

The 14-year-old is described as white, 5'1" tall, of medium build, with brown shoulder length hair.

Inspector Claire Miles said: "We have been conducting a number of enquiries to trace Josephine, and we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.

"Josephine's family are rightfully worried, and we are doing everything we can to make sure she gets home safe and well.

"I urge anyone who thinks that they may have seen Josephine since she went missing to get in touch with us.

"The same goes for anyone with information regarding her whereabouts, or CCTV or dashcam footage of her since she disappeared."

Anyone with any information on Josephine's whereabouts is urged to contact Cheshire Constabulary via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/police-forces/cheshire-constabulary/areas/cheshire/about-us/about-us/provide-more-information-about-an-appeal/ or call 101 quoting IML 2185350.