Merseyside Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate a 10-year-old girl who has been missing from her home in Bootle since Sunday morning. Rosie May Osborne was last seen in the North Park area of Bootle, specifically on Stanley Road, at around 8am on July 19, riding a pink bicycle.
Description and Last Known Movements
Rosie is described as approximately 5ft tall, of slim build, with wavy blonde hair, and she wears glasses. Officers have released an image of the pink bike she was riding at the time of her disappearance, which is believed to be a key identifier. Police noted that Rosie frequently visits parks in the Bootle area, and they are urging anyone who has seen her to come forward.
Police Statement and Public Appeal
In a statement released in the early hours of Monday, July 20, Merseyside Police said: “We are urgently appealing for help in finding a 10-year-old girl who is missing from home in Bootle. Rosie May Osborne was last seen in North Park on Stanley Road at around 8am yesterday morning, Sunday 19 July and enquiries are ongoing to find her.” The statement further described Rosie and urged the public to call 999 immediately if they see her. “If you see Rosie, please call 999 so we can make sure she is safe. You can also pass on any sightings via our form or any other information to @MerPolCC or 101.”
How the Public Can Help
Authorities are asking anyone with information about Rosie’s whereabouts to contact Merseyside Police via the dedicated online form, by calling 101, or by messaging @MerPolCC on social media. In an emergency, members of the public are urged to dial 999. The police have emphasized that the search is ongoing and that every piece of information, no matter how small, could be crucial in ensuring Rosie’s safe return.
