A search has been launched for a missing 18-year-old in the Scottish Borders.

Kamile Gimbutyte, also known as Rhian, was last seen in the Melrose area at around 2pm on Sunday and is believed to have been going for a walk in the Eildon Hills.

Inspector David Robertson said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for Kamile's welfare and efforts are ongoing to trace them.

"I am appealing to anyone who has seen Kamile or who has any information on their whereabouts to contact us."

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The Melrose teenager is around 5ft 4in tall, of medium build, and has short dark hair.

When last seen they were wearing a striped navy-blue hooded top, blue trousers and had a navy backpack.

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