Police have launched an urgent search for a 14-year-old girl who vanished from Hatfield, Hertfordshire, two days ago.
Amber was last seen in the Hilltop area of Hatfield on Wednesday between 5pm and 6pm, sparking immediate concerns for her welfare.
Hertfordshire Police confirmed the teenager has been missing since 16 July and have issued an urgent appeal for information from the public.
Description and Last Known Movements
The missing teenager was last seen wearing black shorts and a grey and beige top when she disappeared on Wednesday evening.
Police have described Amber as being 5ft 3 inches tall with long, black hair.
Officers noted that the 14-year-old has been known to frequent Welham Green, a village in North Mymms, which is approximately three miles from where she was last seen.
Urgent Appeal to Public
The search for Amber remains ongoing, with police urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact them immediately.
Anyone who sees Amber has been asked to phone 999 without delay, given the urgent nature of the search.
Members of the public who may have any information, however minor it may seem, are encouraged to contact police on the non-emergency number.
Missing Person Guidance
Police guidance states that anyone who suspects a loved one to be missing should get in touch immediately by phoning them first.
If contact cannot be established, people are advised to visit their local police station to report concerns.
The charity Missing People, which supports families with missing loved ones, has previously emphasised that there is no requirement to wait 24 hours before reporting someone as missing.
Immediate Reporting for At-Risk Individuals
Crucially, if someone is considered to be at “increased risk”, their disappearance must be reported to police immediately.
Young people under 18 are typically considered vulnerable, making prompt reporting essential in cases involving teenagers.
The charity Missing People operates a 24-hour helpline for anyone affected by a disappearance, offering support to families during difficult times.
How to Help
Anyone with information about Amber’s whereabouts should contact Hertfordshire Police immediately on 999.
For non-urgent information, members of the public can contact police on 101 or visit their local police station.
Information can also be reported anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Support Available
Families experiencing a missing person situation can access support through Missing People’s helpline on 116 000.
The charity provides emotional support, practical guidance and can help with publicity to locate missing individuals.
Their services are free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Police continue to treat Amber’s disappearance with the utmost urgency and are following all available lines of enquiry to locate her safely.
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