Police launch urgent search after 15-year-old girl goes missing

Police have launched an urgent search for the 15-year-old girl (Cheshire Police)
Lily Clark was last seen on Thursday in Chester. (Cheshire Police)

Police have launched an urgent search after a 15-year-old girl has gone missing.

Lily Clark was last seen at 5.30pm on Thursday on Sealand Road, Chester.

Cheshire Police said on Saturday that officers have been conducting numerous enquiries to find her.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Police said they are becoming "increasingly concerned" with her welfare.

They believe her to be in the Blackpool area, the force added.

Lilly is described as white, 5ft 4" tall, of medium build with blue eyes and brown shoulder-length hair.

She was last seen wearing a tracksuit top with a red vest underneath and black tracksuit bottoms

Inspector Cliff Goodwin said: “We have been conducting numerous enquiries in a bid to locate Lily but so far to no avail.

“We’re becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare and urging her to get in touch and come home.

“At this stage we believe she could be in the Blackpool area and would encourage anyone who thinks they may have seen her to get in touch.”

Anyone who sees the teenager should call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1049529 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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