CONCERN is growing for a "vulnerable" Gwent woman who has been missing for nearly three weeks.

Tracey Reed was reported missing from her mother's home in Oakfield, Cwmbran last month.

The 25-year-old was last seen by her family on March 12 but was sighted at a chip shop in Newport on March 18.

Since then there have been no confirmed sightings of the former Pizza Hut worker, who is understood to be sleeping rough. Police describe her as "vulnerable".

Tracey is known to frequent the Newport bus station area and also Pontnewynydd in Pontypool.

She has also been known to visit the Kaleidoscope project - a drugs rehabilitation scheme - in Newport.

Police say they are targeting their search in areas of Newport where the homeless are known to congregate.

Her family are said to be extremely concerned about her.

Tracey is five feet eight inches tall, of medium build, with short, dark hair. When last seen she was wearing a navy top, black trousers and black shoes.

Tracey has her nose and navel pierced and also wears bracelets.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Cwmbran police on 01633 838111.