A teenage girl has gone missing from the Scottish Borders, sparking an urgent police search.
Shannon Lawrence disappeared from the Mart Street area of Hawick at around 3.25pm on Monday October 24. The 14-year-old has failed to make contact with loved ones since, causing worries to mount for her welfare.
Shannon is described as five foot in height, of slim build with brown, shoulder length hair.
The youngster was wearing a black puffer jacket with fur around the hood, a light coloured hooded top underneath, black leggings and white Adidas trainers when she vanished.
Officers are now asking for the public's help as part of their ongoing search for Shannon, and are asking anyone with any insight as to where she might be to get in touch immediately.
Inspector David Robertson of Melrose Police Station said: "We are keen to establish Shannon’s whereabouts as soon as possible as concern is growing for her welfare.
“Any information which can assist with this inquiry would be greatly appreciated and should be reported to Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 2141 of Monday, 24 October 2022.”
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