‘Julia, you are loved and missed terribly’: Family of missing 16-year-old girl plead for her return

The family of a 16-year-old girl from Mitcham have released a desperate plea following her disappearance 10 days ago.

Julia Skala left her house, without her phone or any money, at around 1pm on January 8, and has not been seen or heard from since.

Her family said: “Julia, you are loved and missed terribly. 

“No matter what the reason was for you to leave, you aren’t in any kind of trouble and we just want to know you are safe. Please, just let someone know you are okay.”

She did not take her mobile phone with her and there has been no activity on social media or contact with her friends, the Met said.

Police also believe she left without a credit card, travel card or any money.

At the time of her disappearance, Julia was wearing a black North Face jacket, black trousers and white Nike trainers and she was carrying a black Nike rucksack.

An investigation was launched after her mother reported her missing on the morning of January 9.

Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland, investigating, said: “Since Julia was reported missing, our officers have been working around the clock to try and find her. 

“Julia has never been away from home for this long and her family are extremely worried.

“While there is no evidence to suggest she has come to harm, we are growing increasingly concerned about her welfare.”

A spokesman for the Met said: “Julia has links to Lambeth, Camden and Islington and she may have travelled to these places via public transport.

“Anyone with information should call police immediately on 999 quoting the reference 24MIS000879. Share non-urgent information by calling 101.

“You can also contact the Missing Person’s charity anonymously on 116 000.”

Pictured top: Julia Skala has been missing for nine days (Picture: The Met)