Police have launched an urgent search for a teenage girl who has gone missing in Essex, with officers appealing for the public’s help to locate her.
Kirarah Vassell, 15, was last seen wearing her school uniform in Clacton, sparking serious concern for her welfare.
Essex Police are urging anyone who spots the teenager to call 999 immediately as they work to establish her whereabouts and ensure she is safe.
Description of Missing Teenager
Kirarah was last seen wearing distinctive school uniform that may help members of the public identify her.
Her clothing is described as black patent shoes, black tights, a blue tartan skirt and a white shirt with a black and red tie.
The 15-year-old has medium-length, dark brown hair which she was wearing in a ponytail when she disappeared.
Police Express Concern for Girl’s Welfare
An Essex Police spokesman said: “We’re worried about her and need to find her to make sure she’s okay.”
The urgent nature of the appeal suggests officers are increasingly concerned about Kirarah’s safety given the length of time she has been missing.
Police have not disclosed when exactly the teenager was last seen, though the incident was reported on 17 October.
Links to Frinton-on-Sea
Investigators revealed that Kirarah has connections to Frinton, a seaside town approximately four miles from Clacton along the Essex coast.
This information suggests she may have travelled to the area or could be staying with acquaintances there.
Police are likely focusing search efforts on both Clacton and Frinton as they work to trace her movements.
Public Urged to Call 999 if Girl Spotted
Essex Police are asking anyone who has seen Kirarah or has information about her whereabouts to contact them urgently.
The force specifically requested that people call 999 rather than the non-emergency 101 line, indicating the serious concern for her welfare.
Anyone with information should quote incident number 1319 of 17 October when calling police.
Schoolgirl Disappearances Raise Safeguarding Concerns
The disappearance of a 15-year-old girl in school uniform raises particular concerns about her vulnerability and the circumstances that led to her going missing.
Police will be working with Kirarah’s school, family and friends to establish when she was last seen and whether anything may have prompted her disappearance.
Officers will also be checking CCTV footage from Clacton town centre, transport hubs and other locations to trace her movements.
Essex Coastal Towns Under Focus
Clacton-on-Sea and neighbouring Frinton-on-Sea are popular coastal towns in the Tendring district of Essex, with good transport links to other parts of the county and London.
The area attracts visitors year-round, meaning Kirarah could potentially blend in amongst tourists and residents, making the search more challenging.
Local businesses, transport staff and residents in both towns are being asked to remain vigilant and report any sightings immediately.
As the search continues, Kirarah’s family and police remain hopeful that she will be found safe and well.
Anyone who sees Kirarah Vassell should call Essex Police on 999 immediately, quoting incident 1319 of 17 October.
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