A TEENAGER who went missing from the Forth Valley area has been traced.

Shannon Duffy was reported missing from Stirling Street, Denny, at about 9.30pm on Wednesday, August 12.

Police had appleaed for assistance in locating her.

In an update on Thursday afternoon they said: "Police Scotland can confirm that Shannon Duffy, 19, reported missing from Denny has been traced safe and well.

"Thank you to everyone who assisted with the earlier appeal for information."