Major search to find missing schoolgirl, 12, last seen two days ago as cops launch appeal
A MAJOR search is underway to find a missing schoolgirl last seen two days ago.
Hope Arrowsmith, 12, was spotted at a tram stop in Wythenshawe, Manchester at around 6.50pm on Friday (April 11) before her disappearance.
Cops have now issued an urgent appeal to help find the missing girl.
She is described as white, 5ft 2in, of slim build, with brown shoulder length hair.
At the time of her last sighting, Hope was wearing black and white Nike trainers, black Nike socks, a white hoodie, a white T-shirt, and pink shorts.
She is originally from Poynton area, but has links across Manchester, according to Cheshire Police.
In a statement, the force urged anyone with information to come forward – and appealed directly to the 12-year-old.
Police Constable Izzy Morrall said: “We have been conducting a number of enquiries to locate Hope and we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.
“As well as Poynton, Hope has a number of links to the Manchester area.
“I would urge anyone who thinks they have seen Hope since she went missing to contact us.
“The same goes for anyone who thinks they know where she may be or has any CCTV or dashcam footage which could aid our search.
“I would also like to appeal directly to Hope to ask her to get in touch with us.”
Anyone with information is advised to ring 101, quoting IML 2067723 – or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us.