Olivia Sands Missing: Kent Cops Pass Case to Met After London Sighting
Family fears grow as 12-year-old Olivia Sands, missing from Barnham near Canterbury, was spotted at a busy London station just 12 hours after she vanished. Kent Police have now handed the case to the Met Police following this crucial new lead.
Shocking CCTV Sighting at St Pancras
Olivia, who has no phone and no links to London, was caught on CCTV at St Pancras train station around lunchtime. The family shared the news, urging anyone with contacts near the station to help spread the word.
Massive Search Launched in Kent Village
- Last seen at 10am Wednesday, Olivia is around 4ft 5in tall, thin, and wears glasses.
- She was wearing a black padded coat with a fur-trimmed hood.
- Kent Police, with the aid of a tracker dog, fire crews, drones, and a helicopter, scoured Barnham and the nearby Nailbourne river banks.
The local village hall has gone dark amid the ongoing search, heightening tensions.
Family Plea: “Get in Touch, We Just Want You Safe”
“Olivia is still missing and we are very concerned. We just want her to make contact with any of us. She’s not in trouble, and whatever caused her to run away, we can sort it out. Please let us know you’re safe so we can bring you home.”
Kent Police made a public appeal at 6pm Wednesday, urging anyone with information to call 101, quoting reference 17-0583. The Met Police confirmed they’re now supporting the search effort.
Concerned locals and social media users are rallying to find Olivia, hoping for her safe return soon.
