Urgent appeal to find missing Birmingham schoolgirl with public urged ‘call 999'
An appeal has been launched to find a missing girl from Birmingham with concerns raised for her wellbeing.
West Midlands Police has issued an appeal to find Cypress.
The 15-year-old was last seen in the Kings Heath area of the city.
Police have an issued an image of Cypress who is white with brown hair.
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She is said to have been wearing grey joggers, grey top and grey puffer jacket with distinctive paint splats.
Anyone who spots Cypress is urged to call 999 immediately.
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In issuing the missing persons appeal, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: 'Have you seen Cypress?
'The 15-year-old has gone missing from Birmingham and we're concerned for her welfare.
'Cypress was last seen in the Kings Heath area wearing grey joggers, grey top and grey puffer jacket with paint splats.
'If you see Cypress ring 999 quoting PID number 441953.'
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