An Ananda Alert has been activated for 15-year-old Annastacia Francis of Homestead Place of Safety, Stony Hill, St Andrew, who has been missing since December 5.

She is of dark complexion, slim build, and is about 152 centimetres (5 feet) tall.

Reports from the Stony Hill Police are that Annastacia was last seen at the facility about 6:30 a.m., dressed in a dark blue skirt, white blouse, black shoes and socks. All efforts to contact her have proven futile.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Annastacia Francis is being asked to contact the Stony Hill police 942-2223, police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.