23/04/2003

Police express concern over missing persons

Police at Grosvenor Road in Belfast have expressed concern about a missing 15-year-old girl.

Ciara Higgins from the Divis area has been missing since Sunday 20th April. She is described as being 5"1' tall, of medium build with long curly ginger hair, blue eyes and a pale complexion.

She was last seen wearing a pink-and-white top, white trousers, pink-and-white trainers and denim jacket. At that time she was wearing her hair in a ponytail.

Anyone who can assist police with their enquiries is asked to contact 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Elsewhere, police are appealing for information on a Belfast man who has not been seen in nearly two weeks.

Michael Sadlier, who is 40-years-old, was last seen in the Lisburn area on the 16th April. He is described as being six foot tall, with short black hair and of slim build.

Police and the family of Mr Sadlier are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen him, as they are concerned for his safety.

(MB)

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