Police have asked for the public’s help to find two girls who have been missing since Friday morning (24 May).
Sussex Police said: “Police are continuing to urgently search for missing Grace, 12, and Abbie, 15, who have been reported missing together from Worthing.
“They are both considered to be vulnerable and were last seen in Goring at around 8am on Friday, 24 May.
“Officers believe they are using public transport to travel around the country and, after looking into a number of lines of inquiry, there is reason to believe they may be in Birmingham city centre.”
Chief Superintendent Carwyn Hughes said: “We are extremely concerned for Grace and Abbie and we are working closely with their families and our colleagues at West Midlands Police to get them home safely.
“Grace is 5ft 7in, of slight build, with straight dark brown hair and glasses. Abbie is 5ft 7in, of large build, with brown curly hair.
“Grace is believed to be wearing grey jogging bottoms, a light brown zip up hoodie, a white vest top, white trainers and a big, light beige handbag.
“Abbie was seen wearing a black t-shirt, black leggings, pink Nike air force trainers, Nike socks and a shoulder bag.
“As part of our appeal, we are asking anyone who may have any CCTV or dashcam footage of someone that matches the girls’ description to come forward.”
The families of Grace and Abbie said: “Grace and Abbie, we are really worried about you both and really miss you. We just want to know you’re both safe.
“Please, if you see this, make contact with anyone. You are not in any trouble. We just want you both back home where you belong and where everyone cares about you both. We love you.
“This is a personal message from the hearts of Lauren (Abbie’s guardian) and Steph (Grace’s mum).
“If anyone knows where our girls are or have seen them, call police. Their families just want them home.”
Sussex Police added: “Please report any information on Grace and Abbie’s whereabouts to us by calling 101 if it is non-urgent or 999 if it is urgent quoting Operation Sedgwick.”
