LOCATED: Missing girl, Cranbrook

Update: The 15-year-old girl reported missing from Townsville has been located safe and well.

Police would like to thank the community for their assistance. 

Earlier: Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 15-year-old girl reported missing from Cranbrook in the Townsville area.

The girl was last seen near the Stockland Shopping Centre, on Wednesday evening (March 18).

Police and family hold concerns for her safety as this behaviour is out of character.

Anyone with information about her location is urged to contact police.