28/04/2017

Appeal Issued For Missing Teenagers

Police have issued an appeal for help in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Katie Jackson Lilburn and 15-year-old Darren Braxton.

PSNI Ards have said they are becoming increasingly concerned for the teenagers, who were last seen in the Comber area on Wednesday night, 26 April.

It is believed they are in each other's company and may be in the Belfast area.

Katie is described as being approximately 5ft 4inches tall, slim build, very long blonde hair with red ends and blue eyes. Darren, who also goes by the surname Rossbottom, is described as being approximately 5'11" tall, slight build with short light brown hair.

Police are appealing for Katie and Darren to make contact with police or if anyone knows of their whereabouts please contact police in Newtownards on 101.

(MH)


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