Police believe she might have been in Grays or the Lakeside areas

15:03, 08 Mar 2026Updated 15:40, 08 Mar 2026

A photo of Leigha Harris

Leigha Harris is currently missing(Image: Essex Police)

Essex Police are asking for information about a 16-year-old girl who is currently missing from a village in the North Essex area. Leigha Harris was last seen at around 7am on Saturday, March 7, in the Colchester Road area.

She is described as 4’6 tall, slim, with very long brown hair, which she often wears in a ponytail. She was last seen wearing a fluffy coat, a grey jumper, and black leggings.

Essex Police believe she might be in the Grays or Lakeside areas. The police are asking for anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone who has seen her, is with her, or has any information about where she might be should call 999 quoting the incident 1254 of 7 March.