Urgent search for missing teen last seen in Glasgow Central
A search has been launched for 13-year-old Ava Stewart, who has been reported missing since Friday, June 6.
Ava was last seen at approximately 1:35pm boarding a train at Glasgow Central Station. Authorities believe she may have travelled to Birmingham.
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She is described as around 4ft 11in tall, of slim build, with long brown hair.
At the time of her disappearance, Ava was wearing white tracksuit bottoms, a grey crop top, a blue denim jacket, and blue and cream Nike Air Jordan trainers.
Distinctive features include a lip and nose piercing and a coloboma in her left eye.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen Ava or has information regarding her whereabouts to come forward immediately.
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Sergeant Lana Grant said: "Concerns are growing for Ava and it is important we make sure she is safe and well.
"We are asking anyone who has seen her or has any information on her whereabouts to please get in touch."
Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101.
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