Police launch search for 16-year-old girl missing overnight

Concern is growing over the missing teenager who disappeared from her Motherwell home on Thursday.

Police launch search for 16-year-old girl missing overnight Police Scotland

A search is under way for a teenage girl who has been reported missing overnight in North Lanarkshire.

Concern is growing for Eleyza Mohammed who disappeared from her Motherwell home on Thursday.

The 16-year-old was last seen near the Newarthill and Carfin areas of the town just before midnight and has not been in touch with any known friends or family since.

Police are now appealing for the public’s help in tracing her and have released a description of Ms Mohammed.

She is described as being around 5ft8 with long dark hair. When last seen she was wearing a green Adidas hoodie and jogging trousers. She may or not be wearing a head covering.

Anyone who believes they may have seen Eleyza since 11.40pm on Thursday, or has any information regarding her whereabouts, can contact police on 101.

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