Police have issued an appeal for help tracing a teenager who has now been missing from home for more than 48 hours.
The 15-year-old girl, named only as Melissa, was last seen i n Manchester city centre at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, December 7 according to Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
Officers say they want to make sure she is safe and well.
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She is said to be 5ft 5in tall, with long, brown hair. When last seen she was wearing grey cargo trousers and a black and white hoodie.
In a post on their social media channels, GMP has asked anyone with information about Melissa’s whereabouts to call them on 101 quoting log number 1941-071222. "In an emergency always call 999" they said.
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