Search under way after teenage girl disappears in Andover
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has issued an urgent appeal after a 13-year-old girl was reported missing from the Andover area on the evening of Saturday 25 July. Officers say the teenager, known as Maria, was last seen at about 7.30pm near Andover Fire Station, in the vicinity of London Road and Micheldever Road.
Police are asking members of the public who may have seen Maria, or who have information about her whereabouts, to come forward immediately. Anyone with relevant information should contact the force by calling 999 and quoting incident number 44260358410.
How Maria was described
Officers have released a description of the teenager to assist the search. She is described as being of white ethnicity, approximately 5ft 5in tall and slim, with straight dark blonde hair and a distinguishing beauty spot on her left cheek. At the time she was last seen she was wearing black shorts, a dark-coloured top, white Crocs and was carrying a Nike backpack.
- Age: 13
- Last seen: c.7.30pm, Saturday 25 July
- Location: London Road / Micheldever Road, near Andover Fire Station
- Contact: 999 (quote incident 44260358410)
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Height | About 5ft 5in |
| Build | Slim |
| Hair | Straight, dark blonde |
| Notable mark | Beauty spot on left cheek |
| Clothing | Black shorts, dark top, white Crocs, Nike backpack |
What residents can do
Local people who live, work or were travelling in the Andover area on Saturday evening are asked to check dashcams, doorbell cameras and any private CCTV for sightings. Even a short clip or a time-stamped image could help narrow down Maria’s movements. If you think you have seen her since the time she was reported missing, contact the police immediately.
The force has not released further details about the circumstances of her disappearance. As with all missing-persons enquiries, timely information from the public can be crucial in locating someone quickly and safely.
If you have information:
- Call 999 right away and quote incident number 44260358410.
- If you prefer not to speak to police by phone, use the force’s online reporting channels — but ensure you include the incident number so messages are linked to the correct inquiry.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is coordinating the search. Local policing teams and specialist resources will continue to follow up on all lines of enquiry.
