A runaway schoolgirl from South Wales is feared to have run off with an older man she met online - and police believe the pair could be hiding anywhere in Britain.

Detectives tonight appealed for Naomi Rees, 15, and Tomas Baker, 20, to contact them to make sure she is safe.

Naomi's family are distraught after the teenager went missing nine days ago from her home in from Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd.

Naomi Rees has not been seen or heard from since the morning of August 15

CCTV footage shows Naomi taking a bus into Pontypridd, South Wales

The 15-year-old, who was wearing a dark jacket, dark jeans and black trainers, got off the bus at Bridge Street

Footage then shows Naomi walking into the town's War Memorial Park

CCTV footage shows Naomi taking a bus into Pontypridd before walking into the town's War Memorial Park.

Police believe that she could be with Mr Baker, who is from Tamworth, Staffordshire, who she is believed to have met online.

Naomi, who is 5ft 6ins, was wearing a long scarf, dark jacket, dark jeans and black trainers. She was also said to be carrying a holdall.

Police believe that Naomi could be with Tomas Baker who is from Tamworth, Staffordshire

Detective Inspector Gareth Davies said: 'We are very concerned for Naomi as it is now over a week since she was last seen by her loved ones.

'Naomi has not made contact with her family who are deeply distressed.

'Our message to her is that we believe that you left on your own accord but we must know that you are okay.

'Your family and friends are extremely worried but you are not in any trouble whatsoever, so please make contact and let your parents know you are safe and well.

'If Naomi is with Mr Baker then my message to him is that it is not too late to do the right thing.

'Our priority is to know that Naomi is safe and to get her back home to her family so if he is in a position to help make that happen then he should make contact with us immediately.'

Officers have circulated the descriptions of Naomi and Baker to other police forces, while Naomi's photo has also been circulated nationally by the Missing People charity.

Detective Inspector Davies said: 'We have released pictures of them both in the hope that the public can help us locate them.'

Police have issued a statement today on behalf of the family in Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, which said: 'Please let us know where you are and that you are safe. Come home, we are all so worried about you.'