Greater Manchester Police are continuing efforts to locate Lillia, who is 13 years old and was reported missing on Friday the 11^th of September.

Officers began carrying out extensive enquiries as soon as we received the report, and we continue to work tirelessly to find her.

Lillia is described as a slim white girl who is around 5 foot 5 inches tall. She has light brown hair, wears glasses, and was last seen wearing a black zip-up hooded top, light blue baggy jeans, and a black Nike backpack.

The last confirmed sighting of Lillia was at 1.50pm on Saturday afternoon when we believe she boarded the 247 bus at the Trafford Centre.

It’s currently unclear how long she stayed on the bus – or where she got off.

This sighting forms an important part of our current enquiries, and we’re asking anyone who was on this bus and remembers seeing Lillia to get in touch with us.

We’re also keen to hear from anyone who has CCTV or Ring doorbell footage that could be relevant to our investigation, or people who have had any contact or conversations with Lillia since she was reported missing.

Lillia – if you see this appeal – please know that your family love you, miss you, and just want to know that you are safe.

You are not in any trouble. They simply want you to come home.

We have set up a Major Incident Public Portal, where people can submit information via the GMP website, and we’ll continue to do everything we can to find Lillia and bring her home safely: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP26K01-PO1

Helen Critchley, Chief Superintendent and District Commander for Bolton has done a pooled clip which will be available for TV, radio and online – please contact sam.nanda@bbc.co.uk for access.