…By Judah Olanisebee for TDPel Media.
Desperate Plea: Mother Appeals for Help in Finding Missing 14-Year-Old Girl
Katelan Coates Disappeared 10 Days Ago After Attending a Fair with Friends
The mother of 14-year-old Katelan Coates, who has been missing for 10 days, is making a heartfelt plea for assistance in locating her daughter.
The teenager was last seen on May 26 after attending a fair in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, with her friends.
Since being captured on CCTV in Preston the following day, there have been no official sightings of Katelan.
Tina, Katelan’s terrified mother, disclosed that there has been a potential sighting of her daughter and is urging the public to be vigilant around buses and bus stations.
West Yorkshire Police have expressed growing concerns about Katelan’s welfare.
In an emotional statement, Tina expressed her anguish and fear for her daughter’s safety.
She emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that it has been 10 days since Katelan disappeared and nine days since anyone officially saw her.
Tina urged individuals to report any potential sightings, referring to the case with the log number 1971 26/5, and pleaded for her daughter’s safe return.
Katelan was last seen leaving Todmorden bus station on Friday evening and subsequently boarded a bus to Burnley.
She was later observed arriving at Burnley bus station and Fishergate in Preston the following day.
Previous speculations suggested that she may have been traveling to Manchester.
Tina has previously appealed for Katelan to come home and expressed the immense pain caused by her daughter’s disappearance.
She implored Katelan to message if she has any information and to understand the reasons behind her sudden departure.
Tina acknowledged the difficulties Katelan faced at school and the torment inflicted upon her by certain individuals in their town.
She highlighted the changes she had observed in her daughter over the past year and the struggles she had been experiencing.
Above all, Tina and her family simply want Katelan to be safe.
Descriptive Details and Police Appeal
Physical Description of Katelan and Ongoing Concerns
Katelan is described as a white female, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, with long brown hair.
At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing an orange vest top, black leggings, and a black coat.
West Yorkshire Police, along with Katelan’s family, are growing increasingly worried about her well-being and are urging anyone with information to contact them immediately.
They are particularly interested in any details about Katelan’s whereabouts after leaving Burnley bus station.
The desperate appeal from Katelan’s mother, Tina, underscores the deep concern and anguish experienced by the family during this distressing time.
The public’s help in locating Katelan is crucial, as her safety and well-being are paramount.
The ongoing efforts by the police and the community to find answers and bring Katelan back home reflect the collective concern and determination to reunite her with her loved ones.