Desperate search for girl, 12, missing for two weeks

Police are appealing for help to find a girl missing for nearly two weeks in Melbourne.

Ritia Rikita, 12, from Footscray was last seen in Melbourne’s CBD on May 9, Victoria Police said in a statement.

Family and police are concerned for her welfare due to her age. An image has been released in case anyone recognises her or has information on her current whereabouts.

She’s described at 160cm tall with short black hair and is known to frequent Werribee, Point Cook and the CBD.

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Anyone who sees Ritia or has information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the Westgate Proactive Police Unit on (03) 9742 9497.