Two teenagers go missing as police launch urgent appeal and grow ‘increasingly concerned for their welfare’

POLICE have launched an urgent appeal after two teenage girls went missing.

Tillie-Mae Goldup and Chloe Newall, both 15, disappeared from Womersley in North Yorkshire, last night.

They were believed to be heading towards the Pontefract and Wakefield area, after last being seen at around 8pm.

The pair are understood to have links to Askern, Doncaster and Northampton.

Tillie-Mae is described as white, approximately 152cm tall, of medium build with straight, shoulder length blonde hair.

She was last seen wearing a black jacket with fur hood, grey California top, grey joggers, white trainers.

Tillie has a fake tattoo behind left ear.

Chloe who is also 15 is described as white, approximately 152cm tall and small build.

She has brown curly hair with red highlights and was last seen wearing a black jacket, white floral top, blue jeans, white trainers.

In a statement, police said: "Extensive searches are currently taking place to try and find the girls but we are becoming increasingly concerned for their welfare.

"If sighted, please contact 999."

If you have any information, call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote reference 12240210046.