Police appeal over missing teenager

Sabina Begum

Police in Rochdale are becoming increasingly concerned for a teenage girl who is missing from home.

Sabina Begum, 16, of Brunswick Street, Rochdale, was last seen at her home on the morning of Tuesday 1 March 2011. She was due to attend college but did not turn up.

She later rang family members to say she would be late home but did not return.

Sabina is Asian, 5ft 6ins tall with a slim build and waist length straight black hair. She has had her ears and nose pierced and was last seen wearing a brown burka, red headscarf and black cardigan.

It is believed she may be in the London or Birmingham area.

Police Constable Dale Woodcock, based at Middleton, said: "Sabina's family are concerned about her whereabouts and are desperate for her to return to her home in Rochdale.

"If anyone thinks they may have seen Sabina, please contact us."

Anyone with any information on her whereabouts is asked to call Rochdale Police on 0161 872 5050.