An urgent search has been launched for a missing 12-year-old girl with officers 'increasingly concerned' for her welfare.
Thames Valley Police is appealing for help in tracking down a girl who has gone missing from Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Evie Bratt, who is aged 12, was last seen in Banbury at about 7.20pm on Monday, and was wearing black leggings with a large blue Nike hoodie.
She is described as being a white girl, around 5ft tall of slim build with strawberry blonde/light brown long hair. She has blue eyes and sometimes wears glasses.
Police are urging anybody with information that could help locate her to come forward.
Investigating officer Sergeant Paul Smith, based at Banbury police station, said: “I am appealing for help in locating Evie.
“We are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
“I would ask that anyone who believes they have seen her, or has information on her whereabouts, to please make contact with Thames Valley Police.
“If you see this Evie, please get in touch with either the police or your family.
"We just want to make sure you are safe and well.
“Please call the non-emergency number 101 or make a report online using the reference 43210470789.
“Always dial 999 in an emergency.”
