Hamilton police thank the public for help in locating Meela Black

Police have thanked the public for reporting information to help find missing teenager Meela Black.

“The girl reported missing from a shopping centre in Te Rapa, Hamilton late Sunday morning has been located safe and well,” a police statement read.

“Police would like to thank members of the public who reported information to assist in locating her.”

Meela was reported missing after she was last seen at a Hamilton shopping centre on Sunday.

In a police statement released on Monday, Waikato police said Meela’s family had concerns for her welfare.

She was wearing black flared pants, a black long-sleeved top, and black-and-white Panda Dunks shoes.

Meela Black has been located after being reported missing on Sunday.