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Jacob Farr

Edinburgh police launch huge search for two missing teens who might be in capital

Police Scotland have asked for help from members of the public in tracing two teenage girls who may have travelled to Edinburgh together.

Michaela Mannall, 18, and Bethany Watt, 16, both from Peterhead, were last spoken to on Sunday October 2. Officers have said there is growing concern for their welfare at this time.

The pair are believed to have been using public transport and are believed to have recently been in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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Michaela is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build and is believed to have dyed amber-coloured hair. She also has a lip piercing. Bethany is described as white, 5ft 4ins tall, of slim build, with fair curly hair.

Sergeant Gary McTurk, of Lossiemouth local policing team, said: “We are appealing for information about the whereabouts of Michaela and Bethany and, as time goes on, we are growing increasingly concerned for their welfare.

“I would urge anyone who thinks they may have seen them to get in touch. I urge anyone who thinks they may have seen them to get in touch.”

Anyone who may have seen Michaela and Bethany, or has any information, should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3318 of 2 October 2022.

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