22/08/2007

Police Reissue Appeal For Missing Girl

Police in north Belfast have reissued an appeal for the safe return of a 16 year-old girl.

Sharlene Smyth from Fortwilliam Park has been missing from her home since Saturday 9 June.

Miss Smyth is described as being approximately 5 ft 2 ins in height with a slim medium build, swarthy complexion and long black hair.

Police believe she may be in the Belfast or greater Belfast area.

Police are urging anyone with any information on her whereabouts to contact Tennant Street Police station on 0845 600 8000.

(LC/SP)

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