Parents of missing teen make a heartfelt plea
The parents of a missing 15-year-old girl have made a heartfelt appeal in the hope it will help find their daughter.
Kayleigh Haywood, from Measham, was last seen at 6pm on Friday 13 November when she was dropped off outside Ibstock Community College, in Central Avenue.
Kayleigh’s mum and dad, Stephanie Haywood and Martin Whitby, described her as a bubbly, loving, caring girl who loves her family.
Appealing directly to her they said: “Your brothers and sister are missing you and just want you home.
“We all miss you so much especially Mertle, your little sister. Please come home, you’re not in any trouble, we just want you back safe and sound.”
And they urged: “If anyone knows anything or has any information please contact the police. We just want our KJ home.”
Since her disappearance was reported to police detectives have trawled CCTV, carried out house to house enquiries and spoken to her friends, family and school.
This evening (17 November) cadets and volunteers have been distributing leaflets across Ibstock, in the hope it will prompt new information into the whereabouts of the missing teenager.
Meanwhile, residents are being encouraged to search their back gardens and outbuildings, no matter how small they may be, leaving specially trained officers to undertake the coordinated searches.
Detective Chief Superintendent David Sandall said: “The longer Kayleigh is missing, the more concerned we are becoming for her safety.
“I would like to thank local residents for all their support so far. We have trained officers conducting searches and while I appreciate the public want to help, it is imperative that these are done by our specialist officers.
“However residents can help by checking their gardens and outbuildings and getting in touch with us if they find anything which could be of significance.”
This afternoon, magistrates have granted detectives a further 36 hours to hold and question the two men, aged 27 and 28-years-old, who were arrested in the early hours of yesterday morning (Monday 16 Monday). They remain in custody this evening.
Missing Kayleigh Haywood - did you see her near Sence Valley Forest Park?
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Kayleigh Haywood believe she may have been in the Sence Valley Forest Park area on Saturday afternoon (14 November).
Officers have been working to piece together the 15-year-old's last movements and it is now believed she was in the area, near to the footpath which leads to the park, off Ravenstone Road.
A mobile phone, which is believed to belong to Kayleigh, has also been found by a member of the public in the area.
Kayleigh, from Measham, was last seen at 6pm on Friday 13 November when she was dropped off outside Ibstock Community College, in Central Avenue.
Detectives would like to speak to anyone who was in this area between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning, as they could have information which will help the investigation.
Detective Chief Superintendent David Sandall said: “Our concern for Kayleigh is growing. She does not have her phone with her and has no way of contacting us, which adds to our worries about her safety.
“We have been trying to piece together her last movements and, we believe she may have been in the Sence Valley Forest Park area on Saturday afternoon.
“I would urge you to get in contact with us if you were in the area between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning. This area is used by a lot of local people, particularly dog walkers, and it is these people I need to hear from.
“Did you see Kayleigh? Did you see anything out of the ordinary? Did you see anyone behaving suspiciously or any vehicles in the area?”
Since her disappearance was reported to police detectives have trawled CCTV, carried out house to house enquiries and spoken to her school, and friends, along with residents in the area she was last seen.
Two men, aged 27 and 28 years old have been arrested in connection with her disappearance and are currently in police custody.
Anyone with information is urged to call the dedicated incident room on 0800 096 1233 or 0207 158 0197.
