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Urgent appeal to find missing Becky Watts
Police searching for missing Rebecca Watts have urgently appealed to the public to help in their search.
Rebecca, known as Becky, was last seen at her home in St George at approximately 11.15am last Thursday.
Scientific investigation vans are outside her home in Crown Hill and police horses have been brought in to search the open land and parks in the area. Police have also been conducting door to door inquiries in their efforts to find the teenager.
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Detective Inspector Richard Ocone is leading the investigation.
He said: “Firstly, I want to reiterate to Rebecca directly – you are in absolutely no trouble.
“We are all just worried about you and we want to make sure you are ok.
“If you can just call home, one of your friends or call us on 101, we can work with you to help work through any issues you are facing.
“I would also ask anyone who might know where Rebecca is to come forward and let us know.
“This is completely out of character for Rebecca to leave without telling her family or friends – especially if she is not planning on coming home.
He said they were trying to piece together her movements since she left her home: “We know 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 are continuing to search the local area, concentrating on open spaces and park areas – this is a routine part of a missing persons search that we always undertake.
“This is to look for anything that Becky might have been dropped.
“Rebecca has a wide range of friends and relatives, some of whom, we have not been able to contact yet.
“We would appeal to them to contact us if Rebecca has been in touch as a matter of urgency.
Yesterday her father and grandmother issues an emotional appeal for her to get in contact with them.
Becky is described as a white girl, aged 16, about 5ft 4ins and of slim build. She has long, bright red hair. She is believed to have been wearing a dark navy blue puffa jacket with fabric sleeves which was waist-length.
DI Ocone added: “Any information – no matter how insignificant you might think it is, might prove crucial in helping us find Rebecca.”
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.
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