Police are concerned for the safety of a mother and child who went missing in Oxford yesterday.

Maria Baltierra, 57, and her 15-year-old daughter Dominique Baltierra, are still believed to be in the area but police are worried for their well-being.

The mother is described as white, with tanned skin, slim, about 5ft 2ins tall and has straight, dark brown hair.

Her daughter is said to be mixed race, thin, around 5ft 5 ins tall and has shoulder length dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Paul Garbett, Missing Persons Co-ordinator for Oxford, said: "We believe that Maria and Dominique could still be in the Oxford area but are concerned for their welfare."

Anyone with information should contact police on 08458 505505 or speak anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.