Rebecca Watts has not been since last Thursday
The father and grandmother of missing St George teenager Rebecca Watts have issued an emotional appeal for her to come home.
Rebecca, known as Becky, was last seen at her home in Crown Hill at 11.15am on Thursday.
She is described as white, 16, about 5ft 4in and slim, with long reddish hair, a different colour to the picture of her that has been released, left.
Today her father Darren Galsworthy said: “Becky, we just want you to come home. You are in no trouble at all – we just want to make sure you are OK.
“If you can please give us a call or a text – just to let us know you are safe. If any of her friends know where she is – please come forward and call the police on 101. You might think you are helping Becky by not telling the police were she is – but you are not.”
“We all love you and want you back home with us.”
Her grandmother Pat Watts added: “Becky, we love you so much. You are so loved – I don’t think you realise just how much. You can come and stay at mine for as long as you need.
“If you are Becky’s friend and you are sheltering her – you are not doing right by Becky. Just please get in touch.”
Becky was last seen wearing a waist-length dark navy blue Puffa jacket with fabric sleeves.
DI Richard Ocone, who is leading the investigation in her disappearance, said: “Firstly, I want to say directly to Rebecca – you are in no trouble. All we are concerned about is your wellbeing and we just want to make sure you are OK.
“If you can just call home, one of your friends or call us on 101, we can work with you to help work through any issues you are facing.
Rebecca’s father Darren, left, and grandmother Pat issue an appeal for her to come home
“I would also ask anyone who might know where Rebecca is to come forward and let us know. This is completely out of character for Rebecca to leave without telling her family or friends – especially if she is not planning on coming home.”
If you are able to help, please call us on the force number 101, quoting the reference MP 591/15.
Alternatively, information can be left anonymously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
