Gloucestershire Police are asking the public for help to find a 17‑year‑old girl who was last seen in Gloucester on 21 July.
Where and when she was last seen
Officers say Leinah left an address in the Hempsted area on foot at around 7.30am on Tuesday 21 July. Police have described her as being around 5ft 2ins, of a slim build with long brown hair which she may be wearing in a ponytail or a claw clip.
Clothing and identifying details
When last seen, Leinah was reported to be wearing:
- Blue jeans
- Black hoodie
- White trainers
- Carrying a small, cream handbag
Police have released two images to assist the search and say they have completed a number of enquiries so far.
If you can see her at the time of calling, dial 999 instead and ask for police.
What the police are asking the public to do
Officers are asking anyone who has seen Leinah or knows of her whereabouts to contact Gloucestershire Police. Calls should be made to the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 53260062654. If Leinah is sighted and is believed to be in immediate danger, the force asks people to call 999.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Leinah |
| Age | 17 |
| Last seen | c. 7.30am, 21 July — Hempsted, Gloucester |
| Police ref | 53260062654 |
The appearance of a young person going missing affects local families and communities. Hempsted is a part of Gloucester with a mixed residential population and a number of local routes that can lead towards the city centre, industrial estates and nearby suburbs. The force’s public appeal is intended to increase the chance of locating Leinah quickly and ensuring her welfare.
Anyone with relevant information — no matter how small it might seem — is asked to get in touch. Images released by police may be shared by local outlets and social media to widen the search, but members of the public should not publish details that could impede enquiries or identify anyone other than the missing person.
Gloucestershire Police have been contacted for further comment and will update the public if new information becomes available. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to check CCTV, dashcam footage and to speak to neighbours if they were in the Hempsted area on the morning of 21 July.
