Urgent Search for Missing Leeds Teen and Family Dog
Police have launched a frantic search for 14-year-old Isabella “Bella” Hayward who vanished after walking her family dog in Allerton Bywater, near Leeds.
Bella was last spotted around 12.30pm on Friday, April 19, stepping out with Cooper, the family’s sandy-coloured cockapoo. Neither have been seen since.
Last Seen Near St Aidan’s Nature Reserve
West Yorkshire Police suspect Bella may have headed towards St Aidan’s nature reserve, a large park close to her home. Officers are scouring the area and urgently asking the public for any help.
“Police are continuing to appeal for information to help trace a 14-year-old girl who has gone missing from home in Leeds. Isabella Hayward was last seen at about 12.30pm on Friday when she left home to walk the family dog. She was reported missing later that afternoon when she failed to return. She may have gone to the nearby St Aidan’s nature reserve.”
What Bella and Cooper Were Wearing
- Bella: Stone-coloured White Fox top, black leggings
- Cooper: Sandy-coloured cockapoo with black lead and blue collar
Call Police if You Have Any Info
Concern is mounting by the hour as friends and neighbours flood social media with appeals and join the search.
Anyone who spotted Bella or Cooper, or has dashcam or CCTV from the area around the time, should contact West Yorkshire Police immediately.
Call 101 quoting log number 1234 of April 19, or report online via the police website.
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