Police seek information after teenager reported missing in Exeter
Devon and Cornwall Police have launched an appeal for help finding 16-year-old India Ford, who was last observed in Exeter in the early hours of Friday morning. Officers say they are increasingly worried about her welfare and are asking anyone who may have seen her, or who has information that could assist, to come forward.
The force’s public update states India was last seen at approximately 3am on Friday. Police have provided a description to help with identification and enquiries in the city and surrounding areas.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | India Ford |
| Age | 16 |
| Last seen | Exeter — around 3am on Friday |
| Description | White female, 5ft 6, slim build, red hair |
| Clothing | Black leggings, black top, black sliders |
How the public can help
Police have asked anyone with information to contact them promptly. The force has requested calls to the non-emergency number with a dedicated incident reference to ensure information is routed correctly.
- Contact: Devon and Cornwall Police
- Phone: 101
- Reference: Log 0088 24.07.26
"growing increasingly concerned"
The brief public post from officers underlined growing concern for India’s safety. Local searches and enquiries are routine in the early stages of any missing-person report; the police appeal aims both to gather sightings and to prompt anyone with relevant CCTV, dashcam or mobile footage to check and share material.
For residents of Exeter, appeals such as this are a reminder of the value of prompt reporting. Small details — a sighting on a particular street, a timestamped video, or knowledge of places someone may have visited — can be crucial to investigators. Officers managing the enquiry will follow up every credible lead against the incident reference provided.
InfoRadar will update this page with any official developments from Devon and Cornwall Police. In the meantime, anyone who thinks they may have seen India, or who has information that could assist her safe return, should call 101 and quote Log 0088 24.07.26.
