Police and household are “extremely concerned” for a British Olympian’s lacking 13-year-old cousin.
High jumper Morgan Lake appealed to supporters on Christmas Eve, saying her relative, Lyla-Jane Lake, was final seen in Basingstoke on Wednesday 21 December.
“Police are involved but if anyone has any information please contact me,” the athlete wrote on Twitter.
Speaking to Sky News, Lyla-Jane’s father, Nathan Lake, described her as a “beautiful, intelligent girl”.
“Lyla is always either at home or out with her family, besides a few hours with friends during the weekend, and she always keeps us updated on when she changes location,” he mentioned.
“She hasn’t had a sleepover at a friend’s house in 18 months, and she never goes out after 8pm without her parents.”
He added that the household has been left “distraught” by her disappearance, saying: “We just want Lyla back home.
“We love her and miss her a lot. Our prolonged household is so big and but none of us have needed to expertise a sense like this earlier than.”
Officers have mentioned Lyla-Jane was final noticed at about 10pm on Wednesday in Simmons Walk, Basingstoke, carrying a black puffer jacket and gray jogging bottoms.
She was additionally carrying a Sports Direct bag for all times.
The teenager is blended race, round 5ft 6in (1.68 m) tall and of a medium construct, with lengthy brown hair and brown eyes.
She remains to be believed to be within the Basingstoke space.
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Mr Lake added: “Someone must know something. If anyone has seen Lyla, or has any information, then please come forward. Even the smallest things can be useful.
“If Lyla is with you, please tell us, You is not going to be in bother.”
In a statement, Hampshire Constabulary said: “Both we and her household are extraordinarily involved for her welfare, and we are actually turning to the general public on your assist.”
As inquiries are performed by officers, police have requested members of the general public with any info to name 999 and quote 44220512908.
Source: information.sky.com”
