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Mother makes desperate plea for safe return of daughter, 13, last seen boarding bus outside shopping centre five days ago

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Allhusen, O. (2026, September 17). Mother makes desperate plea for safe return of daughter, 13, last seen boarding bus outside shopping centre five days ago. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16139965/Mother-makes-desperate-plea-safe-return-daughter-13-seen-boarding-bus-outside-shopping-centre-five-days-ago.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Jessica, the mother of 13-year-old Lillia from Bolton, Greater Manchester, has issued a heartfelt plea for her daughter's return after she went missing six days earlier while boarding a bus near the Trafford Centre shopping complex at around 1:50 pm on Saturday. Lillia was last seen getting onto the 247 bus heading towards Altrincham, and police have launched extensive inquiries but remain unsure of where she got off or how long she stayed on the bus. Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley encourages anyone with information, including CCTV footage or personal encounters since Lillia's disappearance, to contact Greater Manchester Police immediately.

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The tearful mother of Lillia, a 13-year-old from Bolton, Greater Manchester, made an emotional appeal for her safe return after Lillia was last seen boarding the 247 bus at the Trafford Centre shopping complex on Saturday at 1:50 pm. It is unclear how long Lillia stayed on the bus or where she got off, and police have been carrying out extensive inquiries since Lillia was reported missing on Friday. Police are asking for anyone who saw Lillia on the bus or has any relevant footage from CCTV cameras to come forward with information. Lillia is described as white, slim, around 5ft 5in tall, with light brown hair and glasses, wearing a black zip-up hooded top, light blue baggy jeans, and a black Nike backpack. Her mother Jessica issued a heartfelt message saying she loves Lillia very much and needs to know her daughter is safe at home.

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- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source The tearful mother of a 13-year-old girl who has been missing for six days has made an emotional appeal for her safe return. Lillia, from Bolton, Greater Manchester, was last seen at 1.50pm on Saturday at the Trafford Centre shopping complex, where she boarded the 247 bus towards Altrincham. asserted

she → see → Altrincham

Greater Manchester Police said it is unclear how long she stayed on the bus or where she got off. uncertain

she → say → bus

Lillia was wearing a black zip-up hooded top, light blue baggy jeans and a black Nike backpack. asserted

Lillia → wear → top

She is described as white, slim, around 5ft 5in, and has light brown hair and wears glasses. asserted

She → describe → glasses

In a direct appeal to Lillia read on her behalf, her mother Jessica said: 'Lill, I love you so so much. asserted

I → read → you

'My heart is breaking without you here. asserted

heart → break → ?

I need to know you are safe. asserted

you → need → ?

We all you need back home safe and well.' asserted

you → need → ?

Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, of Greater Manchester, said officers have carried out 'extensive inquiries' since Lillia was reported missing on Friday and 'continue to work tirelessly to find her'. asserted

Lillia → say → her

The last confirmed sighting forms an important part of the investigation, she said. asserted

she → confirm → investigation

The tearful mother of a 13-year-old girl who has been missing for six days has made an emotional appeal for her safe return Lillia, from Bolton, Greater Manchester, was last seen at 1.50pm on Saturday at the Trafford Centre shopping complex, where she boarded the 247 bus towards Altrincham The district commander for Bolton said: 'We are asking for anyone who was on the bus and remembers seeing Lillia to get in touch. asserted

Lillia → make → touch

We are also keen to hear from anyone who has CCTV or Ring/Doorbell footage that could be relevant to the investigation, or people who have had any contact or conversations with Lillia to contact us since she has been reported missing. uncertain

she → hear → us

'Lillia, if you see this appeal please know your family love you, miss you and just want to know you are safe. asserted

you → see → you

They simply want you to come home.' asserted

you → want → ?

Mother makes desperate plea for safe return of daughter, 13, last seen boarding bus outside shopping centre five days ago

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