Fears grow for missing teenage girl, 13, with links to east London who disappeared from her seaside home four days ago
- Shania Houghton has not been seen by friends or family since she went missing
- The teenager was last seen at her home in Southend, Essex, on Sunday evening
- She's known to have links to east London, namely Stratford, Leyton and Basildon
Shania Houghton (pictured) has not been seen by her friends or family since she went missing from Southend on Sunday evening
Fears are growing for a missing teenager girl after she disappeared from her seaside home three days ago.
Shania Houghton has not been seen by her friends or family since she went missing from Southend on Sunday evening.
Her anxious family called Essex Police, who have now launched a desperate appeal for information regarding her whereabouts.
The teenager, who is described as being 5ft 4 in tall and of a slim build, is understood to have links to east London, namely Stratford, Leyton and Basildon.
In a statement, Essex Police said: 'Shania Houghton was reported missing at around 7.45pm on Sunday after her family became concerned for her welfare.
'She was last seen wearing green jeans, a yellow backless crop top with string tie around the neck.
'She had a Supply and Demand black jacket, black and white Nike TIN trainers and a grey handbag.
'The teenager has links to Stratford, Leyton and Basildon.
'Anyone with information is asked to call Southend police station on 101.'
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