One of two teen girls missing from Burnley has links to Rochdale

Photo: Lancashire Constabulary

Summer-Jade Loats (pictured left) and Courtney Lawson (pictured right)

One of two teenage girls missing from Burnley has links to Rochdale.

Courtney Lawson and Summer-Jade Loats both from Burnley, were last seen between 6pm and 6.30pm at Flip Out in Haslingden Road, Blackburn, on Saturday (15 April).

Courtney, 13, is white, 5ft 1in tall, of thin build with faded red hair in a ponytail. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black coat, a pale blue/purple hoodie, bright red jogging pants and grey Nike trainers.

Courtney has links to Burnley, Blackburn, Rochdale, Birmingham and Newcastle.

Summer-Jade, 13, is described as white, 5ft 2in tall, of medium build, with blonde, shoulder-length hair. She has a nose piercing. She was wearing a white crop top, grey cycling shorts, crocs, ‘Flip Out’ socks and a white Pretty Little Thing puffer jacket at the time of her disappearance.

Summer-Jade has links to Burnley, Blackburn and Devon.

Sgt Phil Higham, of Blackburn Police, said: “We are concerned for the welfare of Summer-Jade and Courtney.

“Both girls went missing together and we would urge anyone who has seen them to come forward with information.

“If you can help call 101 or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk. In an emergency call 999.”