Fears grow for missing Lexi Peterson, 16, after teen vanished from her Perth home five days ago

THE family of a teenage girl who has been missing for almost a week say they are "desperately concerned".

Lexi Peterson, 16, was last spotted at a bus station after vanishing from her home in Perth, Australia, at about 9pm last Friday.

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She did not take her phone or any ID with her.

Police say she may have painted her nails black and could be using a long blonde or black curly wig.

Lexi is described as around 170cm tall, with blonde hair and a slim build.

Cops said: "Police and family have urgent concerns for Lexi's welfare."

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After leaving her home in Banjup, she was seen early on Saturday at the Aubin Grove Train Station.

She was then seen on Sunday at the Albany bus station at about 4pm.

Her desperate family have taken to social media to appeal for her to safely return home.

One loved one wrote: "Lexi is very much loved by all her family, they're desperately concerned for Lexi and would love her to come home.

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"I'm asking, if you know, or if you have seen Lexi Peterson or you know of her friends, please contact the police."

Acting Senior Sergeant said Lexi is believed to have medical issues and cops are concerned for her welfare.

He added: "We understand she has left her phone and other electronic devices at home but that is not to say she hasn’t got her hands on a phone from someone else.

"If anyone does come across her, we urge that they tell police and don’t approach her."

Anyone who sees Lexi, or who has information relating to her whereabouts, is urged to contact police immediately on 131 444.

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