21/08/2003

Police launch appeal for missing girl

Police in Ballymena are appealing for information following the disappearance of a teenage girl.

Kerry McRitchie, 16, from the Rathfern area of the town, was last seen in Magherafelt.

She is described as being 5'3" in height, of medium build with brown hair and was last seen wearing a pink t-shirt with white writing and denim jeans.

Anyone with information on Kerry's whereabouts is asked to contact police in Ballymena on 028 2565 3355.

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