Rihanna makes emotional plea to find missing backing dancer

It has been reported that Rihanna and Beyoncé’s backing dancer Shirlene Quigley is missing and the Work hitmaker has asked fans to help her find her.

The 28-year-old singer has taken to Instagram to help spread the word that Shirlene - who also danced for Missy Elliott, Jamie Foxx and Mary J. Blige - has not been seen since getting on a bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The star wrote: “This beautiful soul, and former dancer of mine is MISSING!!! My heart aches thinking of how heavy this is on all who love her! If anyone has seen or has any information on @shirlenequigley’s whereabouts ….. PLEASE CONTACT the North Bergen Police Department 201 392 2100 !!!!”

Missy echoed Rihanna’s post and shared a collage of Shirley’s social media pictures.

Police are continuing to search for the 32-year-old dancer after discovering her mobile phone in a bridal shop in the Chelsea district of New York.

We hope no harm has come to Shirley and no doubt Rihanna’s and Missy’s message will go some way in assisting police to find her.