A desperate search is underway for a 15-year-old girl who vanished on the evening of Saturday, April 19, sparking a cross-county appeal from police.
Bethany, from Eastfield in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, has been reported missing after she was last seen leaving her local area at around 8pm on Saturday night. The teenager, described as vulnerable due to her age, is known to have connections to both Portsmouth in Hampshire and Sheffield in South Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Police have launched what they are calling an urgent search to locate the missing girl and are appealing for the public’s help.
Police Appeal
In a statement also circulated by Portsmouth Police, a spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said:
“We are urgently searching for missing 15-year-old Bethany, from Eastfield, Scarborough.
“Bethany was last seen leaving the Eastfield area at about 8pm on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
“She has links to Sheffield, in South Yorkshire, and Portsmouth, in Hampshire.”
At the time of writing, there are no confirmed sightings of Bethany since she was last seen, and her current whereabouts remain unknown.
How You Can Help
Members of the public are being urged to keep an eye out for Bethany, particularly in areas around Scarborough, Sheffield, and Portsmouth. Anyone who sees her, or who may have information on her whereabouts, should contact North Yorkshire Police immediately by calling 101, quoting the date 19 April 2025 and the relevant incident number.
You can also report sightings or information anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Community Support
The appeal has been widely shared on social media, with concerned users in the Scarborough and Portsmouth communities urging others to be vigilant and help bring Bethany home safely.
The search comes during the busy Easter Bank Holiday weekend, a time when many families are travelling and public spaces are more active—offering both challenges and opportunities for locating missing individuals.
Authorities are hoping that public awareness and swift action may lead to Bethany being found safe and well.
