Fears grow for missing schoolgirl, 15, who vanished from city a week ago as cops urge ‘dial 999 immediately'
Police are asking anyone who sees her to call 999 straight away, as concerns grow for her wellbeing.
Faith Williams was last seen in Bristol but is believed to be back in Essex.
The 15-year-old was last need on Monday July 7.
She has long dark curly hair, Essex Police said.
Faith has connections to Ipswich, Kent, Bristol, as well as south and west London.
A spokesman for the force said: "Can you help us find 15-year-old Faith Williams?
"She's gone missing and we need to make sure she's safe as soon as possible.
"Faith was last seen in Bristol on Monday 7 July but she hasn't been seen since."
She has long dark curly hair. We believe she may be in the Brentwood area and also has connections to Ipswich, Kent, Bristol, as well as south and west London.
"If you have seen Faith, or have any information about her whereabouts, please get in touch by calling 999 and quoting MPD/4071/25."
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