14-year-old girl missing

Nasifa Diyar

Police want the public's help locating a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for over a week in Rochdale.

Nasifa Diyar was last seen at 7:40pm on Saturday 6 February 2010 when she told staff at Rough Bank Farm care home, Woodside, that she was going outside for a cigarette.

She has not been seen since and police are growing increasingly worried for her welfare.

Nasifa is black, around 5ft 6ins tall and of medium build. She has long black hair - usually tied back in a pony tail - and was last seen wearing a knee length black dress, jeans, a short brown jacket and brown boots.

Nasifa is originally from London and has only been living in Rochdale for three months. She is thought to be in either the Rochdale or Oldham area.

Detective Chief Inspector Graham Stevens said: "I am growing increasingly concerned for the safety of Nafisa as she has not been in contact with her carers for several days.

"Those who know Nafisa describe her as being a friendly, outgoing girl who can be easily influenced.

"She is known to have links with the Falinge estate in Rochdale and the Coldhurst estate in Oldham.

"I would encourage anyone who has seen Nafisa since Saturday 6 February, or knows of her current whereabouts, to contact the Police".

Anyone with information is asked to contact Rochdale CID on 0161 856 4646, or the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.