A pair of teenage girls from York have gone missing - with police becoming "concerned for their welfare". 

Katie, 15, and Keira, 14, were both last seen around 4 pm yesterday, and are understood to be together. 

North Yorkshire Police believe that the pair may have travelled to Wakefield. 

A spokesperson for the force said: "There is an ongoing search for missing York teenagers. 

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"We are urgently searching for two young girls missing from their homes in York.

"Katie, 15, and Keira, 14, were both last seen about 4 pm yesterday.  

"They are believed to be together and may have travelled to Wakefield. 

"If you see them, dial 999 and speak to North Yorkshire Police. If you have any information, call 101. Please quote the reference number NYP-08062023-0460."