Police 'working tirelessly' as search for missing Leah Croucher is stepped up

Monday, 18 February 2019 21:08

Thames Valley Police officers are issuing a renewed appeal in the search for Leah Croucher, aged 19, who is missing from Milton Keynes.

Leah was last seen by family on Quantock Crescent, Emerson Valley, in Milton Keynes at around 10pm on Thursday (14/2) and was reported missing the next day.

Since the investigation began, a confirmed sighting of Leah was reported on Buzzacott Lane in Furzton, just after 8.15am on Friday (15/2), walking in the direction of Loxbeare Drive and Chaffron Way.

We would urge anyone who was in that area at the same time and may have seen her to get in touch.

Leah is white, of a slim build with below shoulder length brown hair and sometimes wears glasses.

She was last seen dressed in a black coat, skinny black jeans and black Converse high top shoes and was carrying a small black rucksack.

Leah is known to travel on foot through the Furzton area and into Knowlhill.

Chief Inspector Neil Kentish, of Milton Keynes station, said: “We are continuing to appeal for anyone with information on Leah’s whereabouts to contact police urgently, as we are extremely concerned for her welfare.

“Our officers and volunteers are continuing to work tirelessly to find Leah and will continue to do so.

“This is extremely out of character for Leah and we are appealing for anyone with any information to help us find her.

“We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone that was on or near Buzzacott Lane on Friday morning, who may have seen her.

“If you believe you have seen someone matching Leah’s description, please get in touch with police.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 43190049929.

Reports can be made online at https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ or you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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