Search is launched for teenage girl, 13, missing from her home since the weekend

A teenage girl has been missing from her home in Bristol since the weekend. 

Police are now appealing for help in finding Maya, 13, after she failed to return home at the agreed time on Saturday. 

She was dropped off at a friend’s house and vanished alongside a 15-year-old girl who has since been found. 

Officers believed the two girls were together and there were reported sightings of the pair in the Southmead and Lawrence Weston areas, but they may also have travelled into the city centre and shopping areas. 

Avon and Somerset Police told MailOnline that while the 15-year-old had been found, Maya was still missing. 

A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said that Maya is about 5ft 4ins tall and slim with long blonde hair. She was dressed in black – leggings, T-shirt and jacket. 

The force added that she may have since changed her clothing.  

In a previous statement, the force said: ‘Both girls are missing from their Bristol homes and are believed to be together. 

‘Maya failed to return home at the agreed time on Saturday, June 26, after being dropped off at a friend’s house, while [the 15-year-old] did not come home after going out with friends on Sunday afternoon, June 27. 

‘There have been reported sightings of the pair in the Southmead and Lawrence Weston areas, but they may also travel into the city centre and shopping areas.’ 

It continued: ‘If you know where Maya is now, call 999 quoting reference 5221143449. 

“If you have any other information which could help to trace her, ring 101 and give the same reference number. 

‘Maya – if you see this, please get in touch with family or call 101. 

‘We’re all concerned about you and just want to make sure you are safe.’