Police have launched an appeal to trace a missing 13-year-old in Aberdeen.
Ellie Willox was reported missing from the Byron area of Northfield in Aberdeen at 3.30am this morning, August 3.
She was last seen in her home in the area and officers say she has never gone missing before.
She is described as white, 5 ft 2 in height, of slim build and long brown hair.
She is believed to be wearing a grey hooded top, black leggings and black 'Vans' trainers which have a white sole.
Sergeant Claire Smith, Mastrick Police Station, said: "Ellie has never been missing before and so both her family and police are anxious to trace her.
"If you have any information as to where she is or know something that will help police find her, then please contact officers on 101 quoting reference number 0344 of Tuesday, 3 August, 2021.
"We'd also ask Ellie herself to come home or get in touch with family or police as soon as possible. She is not in any trouble, everyone just wants her home safe and well."
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