Urgent search for missing girl, 8, who suddenly disappeared in seaside town

POLICE in North Yorkshire are appealing for help to find a missing girl in Scarborough.

Today a police spokesman said they are “urgently appealing for information and sightings” of an eight-year-old girl who has been reported missing.

Gracie was reported missing at 11am on Sunday (6 April) and extensive enquiries are ongoing to ensure she is safe and well.
She was last seen by her family at home at 10.30am today.

Gracie is described as white, eight years old, mousy brown hair in a French plait, rosy cheeks, 4ft 11in tall with a stocky build.

She was last seen wearing a navy-blue body warmer with shiny dots, a long white t-shirt, pink jogging bottoms, and purple trainers.

If you see a young girl matching Gracie’s description or photograph, please call 999 immediately so police can quickly confirm her safety.

If you have any other information that could help us to find Gracie, please call police on 101 and speak to the Force Control Room.

North Yorkshire Police said: “We are urgently appealing for information and sightings of an eight-year-old girl who have been reported missing in Scarborough.

“Gracie was reported missing at 11am on Sunday (6 April 2025) and extensive enquiries are ongoing to ensure she is safe and well.

“She was last seen by her family at home at 10.30am today.

“Gracie is described as white, eight years old, mousy brown hair in a French plait, rosy cheeks, 4ft 11in tall with a stocky build.

“She was last seen wearing a navy-blue body warmer with shiny dots, a long white t-shirt, pink jogging bottoms, and purple trainers.

“If you see a young girl matching Gracie’s description or photograph, please call 999 immediately so we can quickly confirm her safety.

“If you have any other information that could help us to find Gracie, please call us on 101 and speak to our Force Control Room.

“Please quote reference number 12250060663 when reporting information.”