Teenage girl missing from Mitcham found safe and well, police say

A teenage girl who had been missing for 11 days has been found safe and well, police said.

Julia, aged 16, left her home in Merton on January 8.

The teenager was reported missing the next morning and an investigation was launched, the Met said.

Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland, in charge of policing for Merton, said: “For eleven days, we have worked around the clock to locate Julia, who was missing from her home in Merton since 8 January.

“As time passed, our concern for her welfare grew, particularly in light of the extreme cold and her lack of resources. However, following extensive enquiries Julia was located today by officers in the west London area.

“I am pleased to be able to report that she is safe and well and will be reunited with her family.

“This is the outcome that we were all hoping for. I would like to thank the media, and the social media community for their assistance with this appeal.”

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