‘Let us know you’re protected’: Family’s desperate plea as lady, 16, missing for nine days

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The household of a 16-year-old lady who has been missing for greater than per week have pleaded for her to get in contact.

Julia Skala left her residence round 1pm on 8 January and has not been heard from or seen since.

She was final seen sporting a black North Face jacket, black trousers, black Nike trainers and was carrying a black Nike rucksack.

In a direct attraction to Julia on Wednesday, her household stated: “Julia, you are loved and missed terribly.

“No matter what the reason was for you to leave, you aren’t in any kind of trouble and we just want to know you are safe. Please, just let someone know you are ok.”

The teenager was reported missing by her mom on the morning of 9 January.

Although Julia lives in Mitcham, she additionally has hyperlinks to Lambeth, Camden and Islington and it’s potential she has travelled to those locations through public transport.

Detective chief superintendent Clair Kelland, in command of policing for Merton, stated: “Since Julia was reported missing, our officers have been working around the clock to try and find her.

“We have gathered and examined hours of CCTV and doorbell footage, spoken to many people who know her and carried out enquiries with those who live in the area to establish whether they have any information that might help our investigation.

“Julia has never been away from home for this long and obviously her family are extremely worried.

“While there is no evidence to suggest she has come to harm, we are growing increasingly concerned about her welfare. She did not take her mobile phone with her and there has been no activity on social media or known contact with her friends.

“We also do not believe she had a credit or travel card, or any cash when she left the house.”

Anyone with data ought to name police instantly on 999 quoting the reference 24MIS000879. Share non-urgent data by calling 101. You can even contact the Missing Person’s charity anonymously on 116 000.