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.

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).