Desperate search for missing schoolgirl, 13, last seen boarding bus outside city shopping centre five days ago

THE frantic search for a 13-year-old girl who was last seen boarding a bus outside a shopping centre continues, almost a week on since she went missing. Lilia was last spotted at around 1.50pm on Saturday afternoon boarding the 247 at the Trafford Centre, Manchester. The search for Lilia, 13, continues Credit: GMP She was last seen boarding a bus near the Trafford Centre, Manchester Credit: GMP Police were alerted to her disappearance on Friday. She is described as a slim, white girl around 5ft 5 tall, with light brown hair and glasses. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! She was last seen wearing a black zip-up hooded top, light blue baggy jeans and a black Nike backpack. It is not clear how long she stayed on the bus, or which stop she got off at. The sighting forms an essential part of the search mission. Cops are appealing to anyone with relevant CCTV or Ring doorbell footage to come forward. Issuing a personal appeal not long after she vanished, her mum Jessica said: “Lilia, you’re not in any trouble, I’m really, really worried. “It’s been four nights now and you need to be safe. Most read in The Sun “Please come home, we all love you very much.” In their statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “Lilia you are not in any trouble. “They simply want you to come home.” Cops have set up a Major Incident Portal where the public can submit information via the police website. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.