Auckland City Police are asking the public for assistance in locating an 18 year old missing Saudi Arabian woman.

Malak Faisal ALANAZI was last seen at the Britomart Bus station in the central city on Monday afternoon. She was planning to take a bus to the suburb of Northcross, North Shore.

Malak is a recent visitor to New Zealand and speaks poor English. According to family members she would have difficulties in asking for help.

Malak was last seen in full black dress revealing only her hands with gold colour cultural designs on both sleeves. She was wearing a white knee length jacket with black dots and a full veil revealing only her eyes. She was also carrying a large grey shoulder bag.

Malak is of Saudi Arabian decent, medium build and is approximately 160cm tall.

Should anyone know the whereabouts of Malak could they please immediately contact Police.