Becky Watts: Police say still no sightings

Police say they are still no closer to finding out what has happened to 16-year-old Becky Watts who has been missing from St George for the past six days.

Police held a press conference this afternoon and said they were still treating Becky’s disappearance as a missing person inquiry, although they they are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

Her parents have left their house in Crown Hill while police forensic teams examine it.

Despite an extensive search of open land and Troopers Hill nothing “of significance” has been found.

Becky left her home in Crown Hill last Thursday at approximately 11am. Her step mother was the last people to see her. Since then police have found no trace of the teenager.

DI Richard Ocone is leading the investigation: “I would also ask anyone who might know where Becky is to come forward and let us know.

“It’s completely out of character for Becky to leave without telling her family or friends where she’s going – especially if she is not planning on coming home.

“We know she was last at home on Crown Hill, St George, Bristol, last Thursday morning – the 19th of February.

“She took her laptop and mobile phone with her – but no clothing or make-up. Nothing to suggest she would be away for several days.

“We’re using every resource we can to try and find Becky. We have dedicated teams of officers on the ground and they’ve been supported by the police helicopter.

“We’re continuing to search the local area, concentrating on open areas and parkland. This is a routine part of a missing persons search that we always undertake to look for anything that Becky might have dropped.

“We are continuing with our house to house enquiries and I would urge anyone in the local area who has yet to speak to officers to call us immediately if they think they can help us.

“We’ve printed hundreds of leaflets and posters and our officers on the ground will be out and about handing these out to local people.

“Being a 16 year old girl, we know that Becky is very social media savvy. I would like to make a plea for everyone to get behind our online campaign to find her using the hashtag #findbecky.

“We’ve also set up a dedicated page on our Force website which includes an online contact form where people can get in touch if they have any information for us.

“Rebecca has a wide range of friends and relatives, some of whom we haven’t been able to contact yet. If Rebecca has been in touch with you, please contact us as a matter of urgency.

“Becky is a white girl, aged 16, about 5ft 4ins and of slim build. She has long, red /auburn hair and is very striking.

“If you are able to help, please call us on the force number 101, quoting the reference MP 591/15.

“Alternatively, information can be left anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”