Urgent Appeal: 13-Year-Old Emily Rhodes Missing in Sunderland

Emily Vanishes Outside Asda in Broad Daylight

Northumbria Police have launched a desperate search for 13-year-old Emily Rhodes, last spotted at around 3pm today outside the Asda store on Ryhope Street, Sunderland.

Emily is described as a white female, about 5ft 4in tall, medium build, with long brown hair. At the time she disappeared, she wore a light grey hooded jumper, black tracksuit bottoms, and distinctive pink Crocs, confirmed by CCTV footage released by the police.

Police Issue Fresh Plea for Info

“We are increasingly concerned for Emily’s welfare and are asking for the public’s help to locate her as soon as possible. If you have seen her or know where she may be, please contact us immediately.”

Anyone with information or sightings of Emily is urged to:

  • Send a direct message on social media
  • Use the live chat or report forms on the Northumbria Police website
  • Call 101 quoting log number NP-20250418-0877

Community Rallies to Help Find Emily

The appeal has sparked a huge social media response, with photos and details shared widely as friends, neighbours, and strangers hope to bring Emily home safely.

Police are asking those in Ryhope and across Sunderland to check their gardens, sheds, outbuildings, and review any CCTV or doorbell footage from the time Emily was last seen.

Stay tuned for more updates as the search for Emily Rhodes continues.

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