Missing Manchester teenager Lillia’s last sighting released by police

19 Sep 2026 • 9:39 PM MYT
The Independent
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Missing Manchester teenager Lillia’s last sighting released by police

Greater Manchester Police have confirmed a new sighting of missing 13-year-old Lillia at Manchester Piccadilly bus station at 10.36am on Monday 14 September.

Lillia disappeared after leaving her family home in Bolton on Friday 11 September, prompting a major police search across the region.

CCTV footage showed the teenager boarding the number 36 bus in Salford before travelling into Manchester city centre, following earlier sightings at the Trafford Centre and McDonald's.

Lillia's mother issued an emotional plea for her safe return, telling her daughter that her heart is breaking without her home.

Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley urged anyone who was on the bus or has information regarding Lillia's whereabouts to contact police via 101 or Crimestoppers.

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Police confirm fresh sighting of missing Manchester teenager as search ramps up

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