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Missing schoolgirl may be with older man
A teenager missing since Wednesday morning could be in the company of an older man, police say.
Aniesa Arshad was last seen by her mother at their home in Easton at around 6.40am on Wednesday morning.
She failed to attend school and the alarm was raised that she was missing late on Wednesday night.
Police dismissed speculation that Arshad was headed abroad. A spokesperson said: “We have no reason to believe that Aniesa has any intention of leaving the country.”
Detective Jonathan Deane added: “I would appeal directly to Aniesa to make contact with us or her family. A lot of people are worried about her and just want to know she is safe.
“Secondly, I would appeal to anyone with any information as to her whereabouts or the identity of the man she might be with to come forward now.
“Any information, regardless of how insignificant you think it might be, could be crucial in helping us find Aniesa.”
Aniesa is described as Asian, long black hair, brown eyes, of proportionate build, and around 5ft 5ins. She has a circular scar on her left hand.
She was last seen wearing a long black dress with a lace pattern on the arm and a long gold zip at the front.
Anyone who has seen Aniesa is urged to call 101 and quote reference 5216095756.
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