An urgent appeal has been launched to find two teenagers who went missing yesterday.

North Yorkshire Police (NYP) is appealing for more information after Leah, 13, and Grace, 16, were reported missing from the Harrogate area yesterday (July 6) afternoon by their families.

They have asked for anyone who may have sighted the pair to help their search by providing them with information.

Police have said they are carrying out extensive enquiries and said they are growing concerned for their safety.

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Leah is described as white, 5ft 2in tall, slim build, with shoulder-length, wavy blonde hair.

She was last seen wearing jogging bottoms with one white and one black leg, a black crop top with River Island branding, black Nike trainers and a silver/blue puffer-style jacket with fur trim.

Grace is described as white, 5ft 5in tall, slim build with long, wavy blonde hair.

She is wearing denim shorts, a black hoody, red bomber jacket and is carrying a black bag.

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They have links to both the Boroughbridge and Leeds areas and they may have attempted to travel there.

An NYP spokesperson said: "We're urgently appealing for sightings and information to help find two missing teenage girls from the Harrogate area who are believed to be together.

"Leah and Grace were reported missing by their families yesterday (July 6 2023) after they failed to return home.

"They were last seen at their respective home addresses at approximately 5pm yesterday.

"We have been making extensive enquiries to locate them

"However, concerns are now growing for their safety as they are vulnerable due to their age."

If you have seen Leah or Grace, or someone who matches their description or have any information that could help, please call NYP on 101, option 4 or 999 for immediate sightings.

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Please quote our reference numbers:

NYP-06072023-0601 for Grace

NYP-06072023-0603 for Leah