Sussex Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing 14-year-old girl who vanished in the early hours of Wednesday morning wearing only her pyjamas.
Roxanna, sometimes known as Roxy, has not been seen since the early hours of 27 August, sparking an increasingly desperate search by officers who are growing concerned for her welfare. The vulnerable teenager was last spotted wearing beige pyjamas when she disappeared, prompting police to issue an immediate public appeal.
Anyone who sees the missing youngster has been urged to call 999 immediately, quoting reference serial 117 of 27/08.
Missing Since Early Hours
The 14-year-old vanished during the early morning hours of Tuesday, with Sussex Police confirming she has not been seen or heard from since. Officers are particularly concerned given the teenager was wearing only nightclothes when she disappeared.
Can you help us find missing teenager Roxanna, also known as Roxy?” Sussex Police said in their urgent appeal. “She has links to Bexhill and Brighton, and Portsmouth and Southampton in Hampshire.”
The force has mobilised resources across multiple areas where Roxanna is known to have connections, with officers conducting searches in both East and West Sussex as well as Hampshire.
Description Released to Public
Police have released a detailed description of the missing teenager in hopes someone will recognise her and contact authorities immediately. Roxanna is described as approximately 5 feet tall with a skinny build. She has long, straight blonde hair and blue eyes.
The 14-year-old is about 5′, of skinny build, with long straight blonde hair and blue eyes, and was last seen in the early hours of this morning wearing beige pyjamas,” the police statement confirmed.
Officers have also released a photograph of the teenager to assist members of the public in identifying her.
Multiple Area Searches
The search for Roxanna spans multiple counties as police focus on areas where she has known connections. Sussex Police confirmed the teenager has links to several locations across the south of England.
In Sussex, search efforts are concentrated in Bexhill and Brighton, where Roxanna is known to have connections. The search has also extended into Hampshire, with particular focus on Portsmouth and Southampton.
“She has links to Bexhill and Brighton, and Portsmouth and Southampton in Hampshire,” police confirmed, urging residents in all these areas to be vigilant.
Growing Concern for Welfare
As hours pass without any confirmed sightings, concern for Roxanna’s welfare continues to mount. The fact she was wearing only pyjamas when she disappeared has heightened fears for her safety.
A Sussex Police spokesperson emphasised the urgency of the situation: “We are appealing for the public’s help to find Roxanna. If you see her, please dial 999 immediately and quote serial 117 of 27/08.”
The force has not revealed the circumstances surrounding Roxanna’s disappearance or where exactly she was last seen, focusing instead on mobilising public assistance to locate her as quickly as possible.
Public Urged to Share Appeal
Police are urging members of the public to share the appeal widely on social media platforms to maximise the chances of someone recognising Roxanna. The force has emphasised that time is critical in missing person cases, particularly when they involve young teenagers.
“Please share and dial 999 if you see her, quoting serial 117 of 27/08,” the appeal states.
Officers have asked residents in Bexhill, Brighton, Portsmouth and Southampton to be particularly vigilant and check any CCTV footage they may have from the early hours of Tuesday morning.
How to Help
Sussex Police have provided clear instructions for anyone who may have information about Roxanna’s whereabouts. Members of the public who spot the teenager are urged not to approach her but to immediately contact police.
If you see Roxanna, dial 999 immediately quoting reference 117 of 27/08. For anyone with other information that might help locate her but who has not seen her directly, Sussex Police ask that you call 101 with the same reference number.
The force has stressed that any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove crucial in locating the missing teenager safely.
Previous Missing Person Cases
While Sussex Police regularly deal with missing person reports, cases involving young teenagers wearing only nightclothes generate particular concern among officers and the public alike.
The force has extensive experience in coordinating multi-area searches and has previously successfully located missing young people through public appeals and social media campaigns.
Officers are hoping for a similar positive outcome in Roxanna’s case, but stress that public assistance is vital in the crucial early hours of the search.
Appeal Continues
As the search for Roxanna enters its second day, Sussex Police continue to appeal for any information that could lead to her safe return. The force remains committed to following up all leads and sightings reported by the public.
“We are increasingly concerned for her welfare and are urging anyone who sees her to call police immediately,” sources close to the investigation confirmed.
The disappearance has prompted a coordinated response across multiple police areas, with officers from Sussex Police working closely with colleagues in Hampshire to cover all areas where Roxanna may have travelled.
Anyone with information about Roxanna’s whereabouts should contact Sussex Police immediately on 999 quoting serial 117 of 27/08, or call 101 with non-urgent information using the same reference number.
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