25/02/2015

Police Search Nature Reserve For Missing Bristol Teenager

Police investigating the disappearance of 16-year-old Rebecca Watts are searching Troopers Hill nature reserve.

The Bristol teenager was reported missing last Thursday when she failed to return home.

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that a force helicopter conducted an air search of the nature reserve and surrounding area on Tuesday, followed by a foot search by officers.

The teenager is described as approximately 5'4" tall, slim, with long red hair. It is believe she was wearing a blue puffa-style jacket on the day of her disappearance.

(MH/CD)

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