Girls Found Safe After Multi-Day Search
Two girls who were reported missing from Rugby have been located safe and well, according to police. The pair, aged 11 and 12, were found on Tuesday after last being seen in the Newbold area during the early hours of Sunday. Officers had conducted extensive house-to-house inquiries and deployed a helicopter as part of the search efforts.[S1]
Angelica and Verity, two missing girls, were located by Devon and Cornwall Police during an investigation on behalf of Warwickshire Police. Their family has been notified. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding their presence in Cornwall, where they have prior connections.[S5]
Search Efforts and Public Appeal
The search began after the girls were reported missing from Rugby on Saturday, August 8. A sighting was reported at 4am on Sunday in Newbold, prompting an urgent appeal. Police released statements asking the public to call 999 with any information, quoting incident number 123 of 8 August.[S3][S4]
A significant police operation was undertaken, featuring aerial support and targeted patrols. Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Nailor outlined the scope of the investigation, which included thorough area searches, door-to-door investigations, and review of surveillance footage, as well as digital forensics. The public's cooperation was appreciated, with a request to refrain from organizing independent search efforts.[S6]
