Search for missing girl, 15, with links to the North East - have you seen Ellie May?

York teen Ellie-May, 15. <i>(Image: NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE)</i>
York teen Ellie-May, 15. (Image: NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE)

Police have launched an appeal to find a 15-year-old teenage girl who is said to have links to the North East - have you seen Ellie May?

York teenager Ellie May was last seen at around 12pm on Tuesday 2 July at her home and was set to return later that evening.

However, she did not return and police say they are very concerned for her safety.

York teen Ellie-May, 15. (Image: NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE)

Ellie is around 5'7", medium build with long brown hair. She was last seen wearing black shorts, a black gilet, black trainers and was carrying a shoulder bag.

North Yorkshire Police have issued a statement as the search continues: "Have you seen Ellie-May, age 15, who has gone missing from her home in York?

"Ellie was last seen at home at around 12pm on Tuesday 2 July and was due to return later that evening.

"She did not return home when expected and we are now very concerned for her safety.

"Ellie May is described as white, around 5'7", of medium build with long/shoulder-length brown hair.

"When she was last seen she was wearing black shorts, a black gilet, black trainers and was carrying a back shoulder bag.


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"Ellie May may have travelled to the Tyne and Wear area and also has links to Leeds and London and may have used public transport to travel."

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to locate Ellie May and we are asking anyone who has seen her or who knows where she is now, to please call us on 999.

Please quote reference number 12240117474 when passing on information.