Two school girls have vanished from Aberdeen sparking a frantic search.
Maddison Robertson, 15, and Mariah Johnston, 13, were last seen early hours of this morning, Wednesday 9 March 2022.
Concerns are growing for the missing teenagers who are believed to be together, possibly around the city centre.
Police are now desperately searching for the pair who have not been in contact with anyone all day.
Maddison is described as being 5ft tall, with blonde/light brown hair and when last seen was wearing a black puffa type jacket and a black hooded top.
Mariah is described as 5ft 1 tall, with long brown hair.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "We are appealing for assistance to trace two teenage girls who have been reported as missing and believed to be together.
"Maddison and Mariah were last seen early hours of this morning, Wednesday 9 March 2022.
"Maddison and Mariah are believed to possibly be in the Aberdeen City area.
Anyone with any information can contact Police on 101 or using the "Contact Us" form on the Police Scotland website https://www.scotland.police.uk/secureforms/contact/.
"You can also report anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers 0800 555 111."
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