Thirteen-year-old Lillia, who went missing from her Bolton home more than a week ago, has been found safe and well in Manchester city centre, police confirmed on Saturday evening.
Police Confirm Lillia Located
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) issued a statement confirming the teenager was found in the city centre. The force thanked the public for sharing the missing appeal and said Lillia is currently with officers, with her next-of-kin informed of the update.
Lillia was first reported missing on Friday, September 11, and was later seen at 11pm in Piccadilly Gardens.
Timeline of Sightings
Her next sighting came when she boarded the 247 bus at the Trafford Centre at 1.50pm on Saturday, September 12. CCTV footage then captured her at the McDonald's in Piccadilly Gardens at approximately 8.20pm on Sunday, September 13.
GMP said: "Thank you to everyone who shared our missing appeal for 13-year-old Lillia, who has been missing since Friday 11 September 2026. We can confirm that she has been found safe and well in the city centre. She is currently with our officers, and her next-of-kin have been informed of this update. We will release more information in due course."
