15 Oct 2024

Police release picture of girl missing from Manurewa

2:30 pm on 15 October 2024
Police are searching for 12-year-old Franque, who was last seen in Manurewa.

Police are searching for 12-year-old Franque, who was last seen in Manurewa. Photo: Supplied/ Police

Police are searching for a 12-year-old girl missing from the Auckland suburb of Manurewa.

Franque was last seen at her home in Manurewa on 2 October, before she was reported missing, the police statement said.

"Franque has a distinguishing birth mark on the side of her neck and head," it said.

Police have been making enquiries, but would like to hear from anyone who knows where she is.

"Her family and Police have concerns for her welfare and ask anyone who sees Franque to please contact Police as soon as possible on 111."

They believe she could be in Whangārei, or south Auckland area, particularly Manurewa, Papakura, Pukekohe or Papatoetoe.

Anyone with information could also contact police by phoning 105, and giving the file number: 241014/3703.

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