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| Missing girl search scaled down | Missing girl search scaled down |
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| Police officers and rescue teams in Devon have scaled down their search for a teenage girl seen in a distressed state just before she disappeared. | |
| The search, involving 130 people, was centred on an area around the River Dart Country Park, Ashburton, in Dartmoor National Park. | The search, involving 130 people, was centred on an area around the River Dart Country Park, Ashburton, in Dartmoor National Park. |
| The alarm was raised by a member of staff at the park who saw the girl, aged about 14 or 15, on Thursday. | The alarm was raised by a member of staff at the park who saw the girl, aged about 14 or 15, on Thursday. |
| Police said that no-one had been reported as missing from home. | Police said that no-one had been reported as missing from home. |
| 'Credible report' | 'Credible report' |
| Ninety police officers, police dogs, a helicopter and 40 members of Dartmoor Rescue Group took part in the search, after the alarm was raised at about 1330 GMT on Thursday. | Ninety police officers, police dogs, a helicopter and 40 members of Dartmoor Rescue Group took part in the search, after the alarm was raised at about 1330 GMT on Thursday. |
| Police said on Friday there may be an innocent explanation for the sighting. | Police said on Friday there may be an innocent explanation for the sighting. |
| However, Ch Insp Dave Sumner of Devon and Cornwall Police said: "It was a credible report and sufficient for us to respond promptly and conduct a thorough search." | However, Ch Insp Dave Sumner of Devon and Cornwall Police said: "It was a credible report and sufficient for us to respond promptly and conduct a thorough search." |
| Searchers were hampered by the extent of the woodland and steepness of the terrain. | Searchers were hampered by the extent of the woodland and steepness of the terrain. |
| The alarm was raised by a member of staff at the country park | The alarm was raised by a member of staff at the country park |
| Officers do not now believe there is anyone missing in the area for them to be concerned about, but are continuing local inquiries. | Officers do not now believe there is anyone missing in the area for them to be concerned about, but are continuing local inquiries. |
| Ch Insp Sumner said: "We are also very keen to hear from anyone who can provide a genuine explanation for the sighting. | Ch Insp Sumner said: "We are also very keen to hear from anyone who can provide a genuine explanation for the sighting. |
| "If you know of a party happening in the area, or an event taking place around the time of the incident, contact the police." | "If you know of a party happening in the area, or an event taking place around the time of the incident, contact the police." |
| The girl was described as having long blond hair, wearing blue shorts, a white vest and light-coloured trainers. | The girl was described as having long blond hair, wearing blue shorts, a white vest and light-coloured trainers. |