Missing Todmorden girl, 14, who did not show up for school two days ago has links to Lancashire

A missing teenage girl, 14, who was last seen two days ago may have travelled to Lancashire.

Katelan Coates was last seen outside Todmorden High School on Tuesday morning (March 28), but she did not attend school that day.

It is believed the 14-year-old may have travelled to Blackburn, Burnley, Bury or Manchester.

She was last seen wearing her school uniform – a black blazer, a blue and black tie and black leggings.

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Katelan is described as being about 5ft 5ins tall and of medium build.

“There are concerns for Katelan’s welfare as she has not been seen for 48 hours,” a spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said.

“Officers are continuing with enquiries to locate her.”

Katelan Coates was last seen outside Todmorden High School on March 28 (Credit: West Yorkshire Police)placeholder image
Katelan Coates was last seen outside Todmorden High School on March 28 (Credit: West Yorkshire Police)

If you have any information about Katelan’s whereabouts should call by calling 101, quoting reference number 0509 of March 28.

Alternatively, use the Live Chat feature on the West Yorkshire Police website at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101LiveChat.

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