Police 'really concerned' as 16-year-old girl goes missing in Birmingham

Katy Hallam

27 June 2024 at 2:59 pm·1-min read

Atlanta, 16, has gone missing from Birmingham — -Credit: (Image: Birmingham Police)

Police are 'really concerned' for the welfare of a missing 16-year-old girl. Officers have urged the public to call 999 if they spot Atlanta, who has disappeared from the city today.

Officers have issued a description of her, saying she was wearing a black crop top with another black top over that, black shorts and black socks. She was also wearing black fluffy crocs when she went missing.

A spokesman for Birmingham Police said: "MISSING | Have you seen Atlanta? The 16-year-old has gone missing from the #Birmingham area and we are really concerned for her welfare.

"When she went missing she was wearing a black crop top with another black top over that, black shorts, black Nike socks and black fluffy crocs."

Police have urged the public to contact 999 'immediately' if they spot Atlanta. They have asked people to quote number PID 447914.

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