An urgent search is underway for a missing teenager in WA’s Pilbara region.

WA Police issued an appeal late on Friday for help finding 13-year-old Ezsheerika Balacky, who was last seen in Karratha on Wednesday, July 15 and subsequently reported missing.

Ezsheerika was described as short with long straight black hair and a tanned complexion.

Police say she frequented the South Hedland area.

Anyone who sees Ezsheerika has been urged to call police immediately on 131 444 and quote CAD 527876.