The community of Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, is in distress as a widespread search continues for a 12-year-old girl named Gracie who has been missing for over 24 hours. Gracie was last seen at a local retail park around 11:30 a.m. on the day she disappeared, and since then, no confirmed sightings or contact have been reported.
The Disappearance and Immediate Response
Gracie left her home in Blurton that morning and was reportedly seen at the retail park, but her movements after that remain unknown. Concern quickly grew among family members and neighbors when she failed to return home or get in touch. Realizing something was wrong, they contacted local authorities to report her missing.
Police swiftly responded, launching an urgent investigation and organizing search teams to cover the area. Officers are working closely with Gracie’s family, canvassing the retail park and surrounding neighborhoods, reviewing nearby CCTV footage, and following any potential leads.
Community and Police Efforts Unite
The disappearance of such a young girl has mobilized not only the police but also members of the community. Volunteers have joined search parties, distributing flyers and sharing information on social media platforms in the hopes of locating Gracie.