Urgent renewed appeal to find missing girl, Maddie - last seen 11 days ago

Avon and Somerset Police is increasingly concerned fo her safety
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Police have stepped up their search for a missing 15-year-old girl - after previous appeals ‘have not generated a great deal’.

Madison went missing from her foster parents’ address in Southmead 11 days ago. She said she was going to the shops. Despite two appeals, police have not been able to find her, and today (May 7) they launched their third appeal.

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In a previous appeal, detectives said they were worried she could be exploited.

Today, detective inspector Stuart Toms said: “It’s been 11 days now since anyone has heard from Maddie and we’re increasingly concerned for her safety.

“Maddie is known to use social media to meet new people who provide her with money and a place to stay.

Police have urged Madison, or anyone who knows where she is, to call 101Police have urged Madison, or anyone who knows where she is, to call 101
Police have urged Madison, or anyone who knows where she is, to call 101

“She’s a vulnerable teenage girl who is at risk of being exploited and we urgently need the public’s help to locate her and make sure she’s ok.

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“Maddie – if you see this please let someone know you’re safe and well. Your family, foster parents and friends are worried about you.”

DI Toms added: “This is our third public appeal for information. Our previous appeals have not generated a great deal and so we’re asking people to share this appeal far and wide so we can reach as many people as possible.

“Maddie is very active on social media but she changes her accounts frequently. As well as appealing to anyone who might see Maddie to contact us, we’re also keen to hear from anyone who sees her online to get in touch.”

Madison is white, about 5ft tall and of average build with shoulder length brown hair.

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Anyone who sees her is asked to call 999 and provide the call handler with the reference 5222098703. Anyone with information about where Maddie might be or who sees her online should call 101 quoting the same reference.

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