New CCTV released in search for missing teen girl, 16, last seen in town as cops urge any witnesses to call 999
Police are appealing for any information that might help find Lola Bignell, 16, who was reported missing on Monday, June 30 in Dartford.
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On Tuesday 1 July, Lola was sighted in the Heath Road area of Dartford.
A new image has been captured of her which appears to show she has dyed her hair black.
Lola is known to have links to Bexleyheath as well as to Margate and the east Kent area, to where she may have also travelled.
She is described as around 5ft 5in and of slim build, with long brown hair and blue eyes.
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