Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Reservoir teenager Imeleta (Lekah) Bourne.

The 17-year-old was last seen at her High St residential address about 10pm on August 8.

Lekah is described as Pacific Islander in appearance, 160cm tall with a solid build and black hair.

She is known to frequent the Heidelberg, Heidelberg West and Fitzroy areas.

Police have released an image of Lekah in the hope someone recognises her and can provide information on her current whereabouts.