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Urgent hunt for missing girl, 14, who vanished from historic town in beige leggings as cops say ‘call 999'

Urgent hunt for missing girl, 14, who vanished from historic town in beige leggings as cops say ‘call 999'

The Sun4 hours ago
AN URGENT search has been launched for a missing schoolgirl, 14, who vanished from a historic town.
Millie was last seen in Coventry at around 6.20pm this evening.
She was wearing beige leggings, a white top, a white, navy and cream cardigan, with Nike trainers.
West Midlands Police have urged anyone with information to call 999 and quote log 4812-140825.
The force were contacted for more information regarding the disappearance.
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