Urgent appeal after 13-year-old girl goes missing from York

Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after a 13-year-old girl went missing from York.

Elise Donoghue was reported missing at 8.39pm yesterday evening after leaving her drama class at the York Theatre Royal on St Leonard’s Place just before 8pm.

It is not believed Elise has any money or access to a mobile phone, and officers say she is considered vulnerable due to her age.

Elise is described as white, 5ft 2in tall, blonde hair with a medium build. When she was seen she was wearing a grey-hooded top, black leggings, black Ugg boots and she carrying a shoulder bag.

Anyone who knows where Elise is or have seen a girl matching her description is asked to call North Yorkshire Police as a matter of urgency on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference number 12170187979.