The search for a 13-year-old girl missing from Bolton for a week is continuing into its eighth day, as her mother makes a heartfelt appeal for her to return home.
Last sighting on bus
Lillia, whose surname has not been disclosed, was reported missing to police on Friday, September 11. Officers say she was last spotted at 1.50pm on Saturday afternoon when they believe she boarded the 247 bus at the Trafford Centre, which operates between the Trafford Centre and Altrincham.
The route includes stops at Crofts Bank, Davyhulme, Trafford General Hospital, Calder Bank, Woodsend Circle, Flixton, Carrington, Partington, Sinderland Green, Broadheath and finally Altrincham. It is unclear how long Lillia remained on the bus or where she disembarked, but police are urging anyone who was on the service or recalls seeing her to come forward.
Mother's appeal
Her mother Jessica has made a heartfelt appeal for her to return home, saying: "Lillia, you're not in any trouble, I'm really, really worried. It's been four nights now and you need to be safe. Please come home, we all love you very much."
Lillia is described by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) as a slim-built girl, 5'5 tall, with brown hair and glasses. She was last seen wearing a black zip-up hooded top, light blue baggy jeans and a black Nike backpack.
Police enquiries
The force stated: "We are continuing our efforts to locate Lillia, who is 13 years old and was reported missing to us on Friday the 11th of September.
"Officers began carrying out extensive enquiries as soon as we received the report, and we continue to work tirelessly to find her. Lillia is described as a slim white girl who is around 5 foot 5 inches tall. She has light brown hair, wears glasses, and was last seen wearing a black zip-up hooded top, light blue baggy jeans, and a black Nike backpack.
"The last confirmed sighting of Lillia was at 1.50pm on Saturday afternoon when we believe she boarded the 247 bus at the Trafford Centre. It's currently unclear how long she stayed on the bus - or where she got off.
"This sighting forms an important part of our current enquiries, and we're asking anyone who was on this bus and remembers seeing Lillia to get in touch with us. We're also keen to hear from anyone who has CCTV or Ring doorbell footage that could be relevant to our investigation, or people who have had any contact or conversations with Lillia since she was reported missing."
