A missing 17-year-old has been found safe and well this afternoon.

Clyde resident Caitlin Blanch was last seen about 8am on Tuesday.

A police spokesperson said Caitlin was located in the Alexandra area.

“Police would like to thank the LandSAR searchers who located her after the physical search recommenced today.”

She will be medically assessed as a precaution.

The police spokesperson said her family have now requested privacy.