A MISSING nine-year-old girl has been found safe and well, police have confirmed. 

An appeal was issued to trace Lacie Watts, who was last seen leaving her home address in the Baildon area at 9am this morning. 

"An appeal was circulated earlier this morning in relation to a missing nine-year-old girl who had been reported missing in Baildon," said a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson. 

"She has now been found. Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal."