Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate a missing teenage girl in...

Published: 6:17 pm March 10, 2025
Updated: 12:56 pm October 8, 2025
Appeal Issued to Find Missing 16-Year-Old Girl in Folkestone

 

Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate a missing teenage girl in Folkestone.

Leianna Allen, aged 16, was last seen at around 12:30pm on Monday, March 10, in the Parkfield Road area of the town. Officers say they are increasingly concerned for her welfare.

Leianna is described as:

  • 5ft 2ins tall
  • Slim build
  • Long blonde hair
  • Last seen wearing a blue sweatshirt and black leggings

Known to Travel by Train

Police say Leianna may be using the rail network and has known connections to the Canterbury area, prompting officers to widen the search beyond Folkestone.

A spokesperson for Kent Police said:

“We are appealing to the public to help locate Leianna. Anyone who has seen her or knows of her whereabouts is urged to contact police as soon as possible.”

How to Help

Anyone with information is asked to call 999 immediately, quoting reference 10-517.

Even small sightings or details could assist officers in bringing Leianna home safely.

Stay tuned for further updates as this appeal continues.

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