By Brendan Rees
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing teenager Caitlin Smith.
The 13-year-old was last seen in Cranbourne West this morning at 8am wearing a black hooded jumper and black pants.
Caitlin is known to frequent the Dandenong area and police have concerns for her welfare due to her age.
Police have released an image of Caitlin in the hope someone can provide information on her current whereabouts.
Anyone with information about Caitlin is urged to contact Cranbourne Police Station on 5991 0600.