Police are looking for a missing teenager from Blackpool who went missing earlier today (Friday, 14 January).
Melanie Law, 13, is described as white, 5ft 4in tall, of slim build with brown hair, styled in a bob.
She was wearing blue jeans, white trainers with glitter heels and a black fur coat with a hood at the time of her disappearance.
Melanie has links to Blackpool and Kirkham and it is possible she has travelled to Preston.
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Police are urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward.
PC Georgia Boyle, of Blackpool Police, said: “Melanie’s disappearance is worrying and we are concerned for her welfare.“If you know where she is, please come forward with information.
“I would also ask Melanie, if she sees this appeal, to get in touch and let us know she is safe and well.”
Anyone with information can contact the police on 101. In an emergency call 999.
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