Police and parents of 16-year-old Emma Pietsch have serious concerns for her welfare after she left her home between 4.30am and 7am on Monday.The 16-year-old hasn’t been seen since.

Emma is described as being about 165-170cm tall with a fair complexion. She has long fair hair possibly in a pony tail with pierced ears and is believed to be wearing jeans.

She may also be in possession of a green satchel style bag and a three-person dome tent, which is black with a khaki coloured fly.

Anyone who has seen Emma or has information on her whereabouts should contact Armidale police on 6771 0699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.