Police searching for missing teenager Shelley Pratt have released CCTV of a young man seen with her on the night she was last seen.

The stills, taken at about 00.13am on Friday November 9, show the 14-year-old with a black man walking along High Street, close to the Reflex Bar.

Shortly after 00.18am Shelley's Oyster card was used to board a route 60 bus towards Coulsdon.

Detectives have released the images in a bid to identify the man.

The schoolgirl is seen wearing her school uniform trousers and a distinctive dark purple hooded jumper with the slogan 'I love (heart symbol) London.'

Earlier that day Shelley who lives in South Norwood, was seen at about 3.30pm after she got off a route 196 bus on Portland Road outside the Harris Academy.

She was seen to then walk south down Portland Road with another girl and boy.

Shelley was then picked up by CCTV at George Street tram stop in Croydon Town Centre at about 9.30pm.

Appealing for Shelley to come home, her parents Lisa and Tony said: "Shellz, please get in touch with us, we are desperate to hear your voice and know that you are safe and well.

"You're not in trouble. We love you and we miss you and just want you home, without you there will be no Christmas. Your presents are under the tree waiting for you. We are all missing you like mad. We love you, please please come home."

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Dunne said: "It has now been five weeks since Shelley went missing and concerns for her safety and welfare especially in this extremely cold weather are heightened.

"Shelley has had absolutely no contact with friends or family since her disappearance and it is possible that she may be with someone, perhaps in a house or a flat.

"I am encouraging people, particularly Croydon residents to look closely at the image of the young man seen next to her.

"Do you recognise him or did you see him moments before approaching Shelley, talking to a number of passing girls on the opposite pavement, clearly trying to get their attention?

"I continue to encourage Croydon residents to be 'nosey neighbours' and be extra vigilant as to the movements of any young people who are new to the area."

Shelley is described as white and around 5'6" or 5'7" inches tall with long brown hair. Anyone with information should call the incident room on 020 8721 4906.