Update: 

Police have confirmed Destiny has now been found. 

 

POLICE have released a public appeal in the hopes of locating a missing teenager. 

Destiny Dixon, 15, from Waltham Abbey, was last seen at around 3am this morning. 

She has connections to the Woodford area of London. 

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We are appealing for the public's help to find 15-year-old Destiny Dixon, who is missing from Waltham Abbey. 

"Destiny hasn't been seen since around 3am this morning (28 January). 

"She is described as a black girl of a slim build with braided hair. Destiny was last seen wearing a black coat with fur, black leggings and black boots. 

"She has connections to the Woodford area of London. 

"If you have seen her, or know where she is, please call 999 quoting incident 161 of 28 January."