A Far North girl who was missing for at least five days has been found safe.

Police earlier put out an appeal for help to find the Kaitāia girl, known only as Mia, after she was last seen at her home on Monday.

Police she they and Mia’s family had been concerned for her welfare.

However, police now say Mia has been located “safe and well”.

“Police wish to thank everyone who assisted in locating this person,” police said.