Missing Victoria teen may be in 900-block of Pandora Avenue

Investigators say they are concerned for the welfare of 17-year-old Lia Barker, who was reported missing on Jan. 14. (VicPD)

Police in Victoria are looking for a high-risk teen who was reported missing earlier this month.

Investigators say they are concerned for the welfare of 17-year-old Lia Barker, who was reported missing on Jan. 14.

Police say Barker was recently seen in the 900-block of Pandora Avenue.

She is described as standing 5'9" tall with a slim build. She has medium-length blonde hair and was last seen wearing a large, grey hooded sweater, black leggings and carrying a pink purse.

Police say Barker has facial scars and may have an injury to her left eye.

Under B.C.'s provincial policing standards, a "high-risk missing person" is someone whose health or well-being may be in danger due to physical or mental illness, addictions, disability or age.

The category also applies to someone who is a member of a vulnerable group; someone who is believed to be a victim of a crime; or someone who has gone missing in an area where weather or other physical conditions may pose a danger.

Anyone who sees Barker or has information on her whereabouts is asked contact Victoria police at 250-995-7654.