DETECTIVES are trying to trace a missing Hampshire schoolgirl.

Stevie Wood, aged 14, has been missing since June 2 and police believe she may be in the Gosport area staying with friends or family.

Temporary Inspector Mark Alleman said: "We are concerned for Stevie's welfare and would ask anyone who knows anything about her whereabouts to contact the police.

"We believe that someone may be permitting Stevie to stay with them since she has been missing and we need to let the person know that while they think they may be helping her they may be committing a criminal offence.

"If anyone knows where Stevie is they should contact the police immediately."

Anyone with any information about the whereabouts of Stevie Wood should contact the duty sergeant at Gosport police station on 0845 045 45 45.