Police appeal for vulnerable 12-year-old girl missing from school

[dutchman]

Police have launched a large-scale search after a vulnerable 12-year-old girl with disabilities went missing from school this afternoon.



Taylor Norton from Wood End was reported missing after she wandered off from Grace Academy at around 3.30pm.

The 12-year-old was supposed to be waiting to be collected by her support assistant.

Taylor is described as being white with brown hair cut into a bob. She is around 5ft1 and of a slim build.

She usually wears dark rimmed glasses.

At the time of her disappearance she was wearing her Grace Academy uniform of black trousers, black blazer, a white shirt and purple tie.

PC Steve Clarke, who is working on the investigation, said: “Grace has multiple mental and sensory impairments which leave her particularly vulnerable.

“She has been missing once before but was quickly found. She has never wandered off like this. We are keen to see her return home as soon as possible.”

Police have already spoken to Taylor’s friends and checked local shops and parks.

As part of the investigation, additional officers from across the West Midlands Police force have been drafted into help, as well as the National Police Air Service.

[Melisandre]

Lets hope they find her safe

[dutchman]

Missing 12-year-old girl found by police 'safe and well'

A vulnerable 12-year-old who went missing after school yesterday afternoon has been found.

Taylor Norton from Wood End was supposed to be waiting for her support assistant when she finished school at Grace Academy at 3.30pm.

It is believed she wandered off from the school grounds.

West Midlands Police were worried about Taylor due to sensory impairments that she has.

This morning police confirmed that Taylor was found "safe and well" overnight and thanked the public for sharing their appeal.

[Melisandre]

Thank goodness she is safe.