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Police hunt for missing teenager Police hunt for missing teenager
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Ninety police officers and other rescuers are involved in the search for a missing girl in Devon. Police officers and rescue teams have been searching for a teenage girl missing in Devon.
The search for the girl, who is believed to be about 15-years-old, was started near the River Dart Country Park, Ashburton. The search is centred on an area round the River Dart Country Park, Ashburton, after the alarm was raised by a member of the public on Thursday.
It began after a member of the public reported a concern for her welfare. The girl, thought to be about 15, was said to be in a distressed state.
Police dogs, a helicopter and the force's search advisor are involved in the operation, as well as members of the Dartmoor Rescue Group. Police dogs, a helicopter and the force's search advisor have been taking part as well as members of the Dartmoor Rescue Group.
The alarm was raised at about 1330 GMT on Thursday. She is described as having long blond hair, wearing blue shorts, a white vest and light coloured trainers. Steep terrain
Its controller, Robert Illman, said they were being hampered by the extent of the woodland and steepness of the terrain.
She is described as having long blond hair, wearing blue shorts, a white vest and light-coloured trainers.
The alarm was raised at about 1330 GMT on Thursday.
Ch Insp Dave Sumner of Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We are appealing for anyone with any sightings or information to contact the police immediately.Ch Insp Dave Sumner of Devon and Cornwall Police said: "We are appealing for anyone with any sightings or information to contact the police immediately.
"If you were in the area at the time the girl was first seen please get in touch."If you were in the area at the time the girl was first seen please get in touch.
"We are also very keen to hear from anyone who can provide a genuine explanation for the sighting."We are also very keen to hear from anyone who can provide a genuine explanation for the sighting.
"If you know of a party happening in the area, or an event taking place around the time of the incident, contact the police.""If you know of a party happening in the area, or an event taking place around the time of the incident, contact the police."
Police said they would be keeping the search under constant review overnight.