Police ScotlandConcerns are growing for a missing schoolgirl who disappeared from Perth almost a week ago.
Pantica Sali, also known as Garofita, was last seen between 2pm and 3pm on Sunday, September 14 in the Victoria Street area of the city.
The 12-year-old is described as being around 5ft 6in tall, of slim build, with long, dark hair.
It is understood she travelled to Edinburgh and was last seen in the city’s St James Quarter, around 1pm on Wednesday, September 17.
When last seen, she was wearing a black dress, white trainers and hooped earrings. She was also carrying a supermarket carrier bag.
Police ScotlandInspector Jill Dolan said: “Concerns are growing for Pantica’s welfare as time passes and extensive enquiries to trace her are ongoing.
“We are speaking to relatives and friends, carrying out door to door enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage in our efforts to trace her and we continue to ask for the help of the public.
“I would appeal to anyone who has seen Pantica or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us.
“Additionally, we would ask Pantica herself to get in touch to let us know she is safe.”
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1182 of Friday, September 19, 2025.
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