Desperate hunt launched for Leah Mullins, 14, after teen ‘was seen getting into a burgundy car and disappeared’
A DESPERATE hunt has been launched for a missing 14-year-old girl who vanished after being seen getting into a car.
Leah Mullins was last seen at 7.30pm last night in Sherston, near Malmesbury.
Wiltshire Police have now revealed fears that she was seen getting into a "dark" or burgundy car.
A police spokesperson said: "We are urgently appealing to the public to help find 14-year-old Leah Mullins who has been reported missing in Sherston, near Malmesbury.
"Leah was last seen at about 7.30pm this evening (29/12) and her family are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
"She is a vulnerable person and may appear to be confused or upset.
"Leah was reportedly seen to get into a possibly burgundy or dark coloured older estate car near the Angel Pub on Sherston High Street."
She was wearing a pair of blue fleece shorts and a white Bambi T-shirt.
She is not wearing a coat and has blonde hair worn loose.
Cops have now appealed for a man walking two small white dogs at the time of Leah's disappearance to get in touch.
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Detective Inspector Debbie Hatch said: "We are getting increasingly concerned for Leah's safety. We would urge anyone with information to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
"We would particularly like to speak to a man who was on Sherston High Street at around the same time Leah is thought to have got into a car. If this was you, please do get in touch, as we believe you may have information that could help us.
"We would also appeal to Leah; if you are reading this to get in touch with us straight away. You are not in any trouble. We just want to make sure that you are safe."
Anyone with information or who knows where Leah is should contact police immediately by calling 999 and quoting log 263 of today’s date (29/12).