A 12-year-old girl from Stoke-on-Trent has gone missing, sparking growing concern among family, friends, and authorities. Gracie, who lives in the Blurton area, was last seen more than 24 hours ago, and efforts to locate her are intensifying. She left her home on Sunday, April 6, at approximately 11:30 in the morning. The last confirmed sighting of her was at around 2:20pm that same day, in Ingestre Square, a retail park situated in the southwest part of the city, roughly three miles from the city centre.
Gracie is described as being around 5 feet tall with shoulder-length mousey brown hair. At the time of her disappearance, it is believed she may have been wearing black leggings paired with a leopard-print top. These details have been shared widely by Staffordshire Police, who are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings or relevant information. Officers have expressed particular concern given her young age and the length of time she has now been missing.
According to police, Gracie is known to spend time in and around the Blurton area, where many of her friends live. Investigators are currently exploring whether she may have tried to meet up with someone she knows or if she was heading to a specific location in or near the city. As part of the ongoing search, officers have been conducting inquiries in the Ingestre Square area, reviewing CCTV footage, and speaking with members of the community who may have seen or interacted with her.
Her family has been left deeply worried and is pleading with anyone who might have seen Gracie or knows anything about where she could be to speak up. Her disappearance has shaken the local community, and support is pouring in from residents who are sharing posts, putting up flyers, and offering any help they can to assist in the search.
A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police released a statement, saying, “We need your help in finding 12-year-old Gracie from Stoke-on-Trent. Gracie left her home in Blurton at 11:30am on Sunday, April 6, and was last seen on Ingestre Square at around 2:20pm that day. She is described as being 5 feet tall and having shoulder-length mousey brown hair. It is believed she may be wearing black leggings and a leopard-print top. Gracie is known to frequent the Blurton area where many of her friends are. If you have any information that could help us locate her, please contact us immediately.”
As each hour passes, the urgency to find Gracie grows. Anyone who may have seen her, spoken to her, or noticed anything unusual in the area on Sunday afternoon is being encouraged to come forward. Even small details could play a vital role in bringing Gracie home safely.