Police have launched an urgent appeal to help find a 12-year-old girl who has gone missing from the Black Country. Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Ava, who disappeared from Cradley Heath on Friday, 31 July. She was last seen at approximately 1.07pm and has not been heard from since.
West Midlands Police issued an urgent appeal late on Friday evening, asking the public to help locate the missing schoolgirl. A spokesperson said:
“Missing: Have you seen Ava aged 12 from Cradley Heath?
“Ava was last seen at 13:07hrs on 31/07 wearing a long sleeve black top, black shorts, white shoes and a black rucksack.
“If you see Ava please call 999 quoting log number 4104-310726.”
Description
When she was last seen, Ava was wearing:
- A long-sleeved black top
- Black shorts
- White shoes
- A black rucksack
Police have not released any further details about where she may have travelled.
Public Asked to Call 999
Due to Ava’s age, officers are urging anyone who believes they have seen her to call 999 immediately. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to contact West Midlands Police, quoting log number 4104-310726.
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