A national campaign has begun to trace a 15-year-old girl who disappeared over a week ago.
People living in Sussex have been urged to be vigilant for Aaliyah, who was last observed physically in Windsor, her home town, at approximately 1.50am on Thursday, April 16.
Surveillance footage later captured her on Smallbrook Queensway in Birmingham just before 10am the same morning, having arrived by rail at Birmingham New Street.
Investigators believe she used a taxi service to reach Kettering, then boarded a train to Leicester, before continuing her journey to Birmingham.
Aaliyah stands approximately 5ft 3ins in height, has a medium physique, dark long hair, and was dressed in blue denim trousers and a dark-coloured jacket at the time of her disappearance.
Detective Chief Inspector Tracey Smyth from Thames Valley Police stated that officers are requesting assistance from the entire country in locating Aaliyah by remaining watchful and sharing any details about her possible whereabouts.
She explained that authorities hold serious concerns about Aaliyah’s wellbeing, particularly given that she has now been missing for more than seven days, her young age, and the fact that she could have travelled to any location after being filmed on camera close to Birmingham New Street railway station.
She added that extensive efforts are underway to locate Aaliyah following the initial missing persons report, with backing from law enforcement agencies and partner organisations, though public cooperation remains essential.
Aaliyah maintains connections to various locations throughout east Berkshire and also to Birmingham and Dover.
Officers have noted that she has been approaching members of the public requesting to borrow their mobile phones, and anyone who has encountered such requests is encouraged to make contact.
Authorities have confirmed that Aaliyah is not facing any criminal proceedings and are encouraging her to reach out so they can confirm her safety and health.
Anyone with information regarding Aaliyah’s whereabouts should dial 999 and reference case number 43260183769.