South Yorkshire Police are appealing for help to locate a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing from Sussex and is believed to have travelled to Doncaster.
Where she may be
The teenager, named only as Rachel, was reported missing on 23 July. Officers say she is thought to frequent the Carcroft, Skellow, Owston and Woodlands parts of the town. The photograph circulated by police was taken in January and may not reflect her current appearance; they say she has since changed her hair and has lost weight.
“We’re urging anyone who may have seen missing teenager Rachel or have information of her whereabouts to get in touch.”
The force has provided a brief description: Rachel is white, slim and has light-coloured hair. Beyond that, no further personal details have been released.
How to help
Officers have asked anyone who spots Rachel to dial 999 immediately. If you have information that could assist enquiries but she is not in immediate danger, contact the police via live chat, online or by phoning 101, quoting incident number 1350 of 24 July 2026.
- Missing person: Rachel (aged 17)
- Reported missing: 23 July
- Areas of interest: Carcroft, Skellow, Owston, Woodlands
- Contact: 999 (if seen) or 101 quoting incident 1350 of 24 July 2026
Missing-person reports are treated seriously by local officers. In everyday terms, that means patrols and enquiries will be focused where she is believed to be, and detectives will be checking CCTV and speaking to people who know her. The public's assistance can be crucial: someone recognising a changed hairstyle or the way a young person walks, for example, can break an investigation open.
Anyone with relevant information should not attempt to approach the girl themselves if they think she might be in a vulnerable situation; instead, call the emergency number so trained officers can respond.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 |
| Reported missing | 23 July |
| Force contact | South Yorkshire Police – incident 1350 of 24 July 2026 |
Anyone in the named Doncaster areas who thinks they may have seen Rachel, or who has CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist, is asked to come forward. Even small details can help piece together her movements and bring her home.
