UPDATE: Hazel has been found
Concern is growing for the welfare of a missing teenage girl from Torquay. Hazel Moth, 17, was last seen in the Watcombe area at around 8.30am this morning (April 15).
Devon and Cornwall Police have launched an urgent appeal to find her. As well as Torquay, Hazel has links to Paignton and Exeter, and is likely to be using trains or buses to travel.
She is described as a white female, 5ft tall, of an average build, and has long mousy brown hair. She is believed to be wearing leggings and black platform style crocs and in possession of a fluffy white backpack.
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Hazel has been found
Police said this morning: "Police have now located 17-year-old Hazel Moth who was reported missing from the Torquay area yesterday, Monday 15 April.
"Officers would like to thank the public for their help with this appeal."
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Police issue appeal
Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police are growing increasingly concerned for 17-year-old Hazel Moth who has gone missing from Torquay.
"Hazel was last seen at around 8.30am this morning, Monday 15 April, in the Watcombe area.
"She is described as a white female, 5ft tall, of an average build, and has long mousy brown hair. Hazel is believed to be wearing leggings and black platform style crocs and in possession of a fluffy white backpack.
"It is possible Hazel will be using trains or buses to travel. She has links to Torquay, Paignton and Exeter.
"If you have any information or have possibly seen Hazel, please contact police on 101 and quote Log number 228 15/04/2024."
