The mother of a 13-year-old girl missing from Bolton, Greater Manchester, for six days has made an emotional plea for her safe return. Lillia was last seen on Saturday at the Trafford Centre shopping mall.
Police believe she boarded a bus to Altrincham at approximately 13:50 BST on Saturday, though her disembarkation point is unknown. Her mother, Jessica, stated: "Lil, I love you so much. My heart is breaking without you here. I need to know you are safe. We all need you back home safe and well."
Lillia was reported missing on Friday and was seen in Manchester's Piccadilly Gardens shortly before 23:00 that night. Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley of Greater Manchester Police has appealed directly to Lillia, assuring her she is not in trouble and her family wants her home safely.
Officers are asking anyone who was on the 247 bus from 13:50 on Saturday and remembers seeing Lillia to contact them. They also seek relevant CCTV or doorbell footage, or any information from those who have had contact with Lillia since she was reported missing. Lillia is described as slim, about 5ft 5in (1.67m) with light brown hair and glasses, last seen wearing a black zip-up hooded top, light blue baggy jeans, and a black Nike backpack.