Police issue desperate appeal to trace missing teen who was last seen on Monday

Nicole Wootton-Cane

26 June 2024 at 9:17 am·1-min read

-Credit: (Image: Greater Manchester Police)

Police have issued an urgent appeal to help trace a missing teenager from Wigan.

Elesha, 19, was last seen on Monday (June 24). Police are becoming increasingly concerned about here whereabouts and are appealing to members of the public to help make sure she is found safely.

She is described as a white female, around 5'5", of a slim build with medium brown hair and blue eyes. She also wears glasses and has piercings in her ears.

In a statement posted on X, Greater Manchester Police said: "Have you seen Elesha from #Wigan? Elesha (19) was last seen on Monday 24 June 2024.

"Officers want to make sure she is safe and well. Any info? Contact GMP on 101 quoting log MSP/06LL/0001625/24."

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