'My heart is breaking': new CCTV shows missing Bolton girl Lillia in Piccadilly Gardens McDonald's as search enters second week
The 13-year-old was last seen at the McDonald's at 8.20pm on Sunday September 13. She had earlier boarded a bus at the Trafford Centre. Her mum has begged: "I need to know you are safe."
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Police have released new CCTV footage showing missing teenager Lillia in a McDonald's in Piccadilly Gardens as the major search for the 13-year-old Bolton girl enters its second week.
GMP confirmed on Friday (September 18) that Lillia was spotted on CCTV at the McDonald's at around 8.20pm on Sunday September 13. This is now the last confirmed sighting.
She was first reported missing on Friday September 11 and was seen later that night at 11pm in Piccadilly Gardens. She was next seen boarding the 247 bus at the Trafford Centre at 1.50pm on Saturday September 12, heading in the direction of Altrincham.
Lillia is 5ft 5, slim build, 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.
What have police said?
Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley from GMP's Bolton district said: "We would ask that anyone in Piccadilly Gardens on Sunday 13 September around 8.20pm checks any mobile phone footage they may have captured."
She added: "Sunday 13 September is the last confirmed sighting of Lillia and our investigation currently covers the whole of Greater Manchester with officers across the force being asked to support our enquiries."
Police have said Lillia could have travelled outside of Greater Manchester.
What has her family said?
Her mum Jessica issued a tearful plea on Friday. In a direct appeal to Lillia read on her behalf, she said: "Lill, I love you so, so much. My heart is breaking without you here. I need to know you are safe. We all need you back home safe and well."
Earlier in the week, Jessica said: "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."
Who else is helping?
Danny Vaughan, TfGM's chief network officer, said: "Our thoughts are very much with Lillia's family and friends. We have a large network of CCTV cameras across the Bee Network and are supporting police with requests for footage."
Mayor Bev Craig and deputy mayor Kate Green have also issued a statement urging the public to help.
Anyone with information, mobile phone footage, CCTV or dashcam footage can submit it through GMP's Major Incident Public Portal, call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where was missing teenager Lillia last seen?
- The latest confirmed sighting of 13-year-old Lillia is on CCTV at the McDonald's in Piccadilly Gardens at around 8:20pm on Sunday 13 September.
- What was Lillia wearing when she went missing?
- She was last seen wearing a black zip-up hooded jacket, light blue baggy jeans, clear-framed glasses, and carrying a black Nike backpack.
- How can I report information about Lillia's whereabouts?
- Information can be submitted to Greater Manchester Police via their Major Incident Public Portal, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.