An Ananda Alert has been activated for 17-year-old Nicolette Tomlinson, ward of the state who resides at Dillsbury Avenue, Kingston 6, and has been missing since May 5.

She is of dark complexion, stout build and is about 170 centimetres (5 feet 6 inches) tall.

Reports from the Matilda's Corner police are that Nicolette was last seen at home dressed in a white merino, black tights and a pair of black shoes. She has not been seen or heard from since. All efforts to contact her have been futile.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Nicolette Tomlinson is being asked to contact the Matilda's Corner police at 927-8219, police 119 emergency number or the nearest police station.