Staffordshire Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate Gracie, a 12-year-old girl who has...

Published: 2:44 pm April 7, 2025
Updated: 1:06 pm October 8, 2025
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Schoolgirl Gracie from Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate Gracie, a 12-year-old girl who has been missing for over 24 hours.

Details of Disappearance

Gracie left her home in Blurton, uk/news/uk/STOKE-ON-TRENT" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Stoke-on-Trent" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="187697">Stoke-on-Trent at 11.30 am on Sunday, 6 April, and was last seen later that day at around 2.20 pm in the Ingestre Square area of the city.

She is described as being approximately 5ft tall, with shoulder-length mousey brown hair. It is believed she may be wearing black leggings and a leopard-print top.

Gracie is known to spend time in the Blurton area, where many of her friends live. Concerned family members and friends have been sharing her description on social media, urging anyone who might know her whereabouts to come forward.

Police Appeal

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said:
“We need your help in finding 12-year-old Gracie, from Stoke-on-Trent. Gracie left her home in Blurton at 11.30 am on Sunday 6 April and was last seen on Ingestre Square at around 2.20 pm that day. She is described as being 5ft tall and having shoulder-length mousey brown hair. It is believed that she may be wearing black leggings and a leopard-print top.”

How You Can Help

Anyone who has seen Gracie or has information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Staffordshire Police immediately on 101, quoting incident number 727 of 6 April.

Community Concern

The local community has been deeply shaken by Gracie’s disappearance, with many residents expressing their worries on social media. One local parent commented:
“It’s so concerning when a child goes missing. I hope she’s found safe and well soon.”

Police are asking the public to remain vigilant and to report any sightings or information as soon as possible. Family and friends continue to hope for Gracie’s safe return.

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