North Wales Police appeal for missing 16‑year‑old Chloe
Police urge anyone with information to contact North Wales Police via live webchat or 101, quoting PID 328.
North Wales Police have launched an urgent appeal for information after 16‑year‑old Chloe vanished from Llandrillo‑yn‑Rhos on Monday 28 September. The teenager was last seen in the vicinity of the Llandrillo‑yn‑Rhos estate, near the A55, according to officers.
Chloe is described as about 5ft 7in tall, with blonde hair streaked with blue, usually tied in a ponytail. She is believed to have been wearing a blue jacket, work trousers and sturdy boots, plus a baseball cap and a grey backpack.
Distinctive features include eyebrow and ear piercings. Police say she may have been on her way home from a part‑time job in the area, though the exact purpose of her outing remains unclear.
The Missing Persons Unit has mobilised officers across Conwy and neighbouring counties, checking local CCTV and speaking with residents. Officers have also canvassed nearby farms and industrial sites where a teenager might seek temporary work.
The police appeal stresses that even the smallest detail could prove vital in locating Chloe. Neighbours have reported hearing a vehicle engine near the estate at around 6 pm on Monday, but no further leads have emerged.
A local shop owner said the teenager was a regular customer, often buying snacks after her shift, but she has not been seen since. Community volunteers have organised a search of the surrounding woodland and footpaths, using handheld radios to stay in contact with officers.
The search effort is being coordinated from the North Wales Police headquarters in Colwyn Bay. Police stress that any information, however trivial, could be crucial to locating her.
The appeal comes amid a rise in missing‑person reports across Wales, prompting calls for greater community vigilance. Local councillor for Llandrillo‑yn‑Rhos urged residents to keep an eye out and report any sightings immediately.
The council has also posted notices on community boards and social media platforms. Schools in the area have been notified, and pupils have been asked to stay alert while travelling home.
Parents in the community have voiced their anxiety, hoping for a swift resolution. Police have reminded the public that the 101 number is for non‑emergency calls, and that urgent concerns should be directed to 999.
The live web‑chat service operates around the clock, allowing anonymous tips to be submitted securely. Officers have also appealed for anyone with dash‑cam footage from the area on Monday evening to forward it to the force.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police continuing to follow up on leads as they arise. Residents are asked to check their properties for any signs of forced entry that could be linked to the disappearance.
The police have assured the community that they will keep the public updated as new information becomes available. The case underscores the importance of rapid reporting in missing‑person situations, where every hour can make a difference.
As the search continues, the hope remains that Chloe will be found safe and returned to her family.