Urgent search for missing schoolgirl, 13, not seen since Thursday after ‘getting off bus'
AN urgent search has been launched to find a missing schoolgirl.
Cops say Valentina, 13, was last seen getting off a bus in Swindon on Thursday evening.
She is described as being of medium build with brown curly hair, and was last seen wearing black leggings, a blue hoodie, and blue Jordan trainers.
Police are appealing with anyone with information to contact them.
Posting on the Swindon Police Facebook page, officers from Swindon Police said: 'We are appealing for your help to locate Valentina, 13, who has been reported missing from Swindon.
'She was last seen getting off the number 17 bus at 7pm on Thursday (22/05) in Swindon, although the exact location has not been disclosed, and we are increasingly concerned for her welfare.
'Valentina is described as being of medium build with brown curly hair.
"She was last seen wearing black leggings, a blue hoodie and blue Jordan trainers.
'If you can help us to locate Valentina please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 54250062425.'
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