TWO MISSING GIRLS, AGED 7 AND 10, FOUND SAFE AFTER URGENT POLICE SEARCH — CCTV APPEAL HELPED MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY
HULL, EAST YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND — November 9, 2026 — Two young girls, aged just 7 and 10, have been found safe after an urgent police search in Hull prompted widespread concern and appeals for information from the public.
Humberside Police launched the search on Sunday, November 8, after the children disappeared separately in the Bransholme area. Officers believed the girls might be together and appealed to residents to help establish their whereabouts.
The appeal quickly attracted attention, particularly after police released CCTV imagery as part of their efforts to locate the children.
Fortunately, the search ended with positive news. Both girls were subsequently found safe, and police thanked members of the public for their assistance.
TWO CHILDREN DISAPPEARED HOURS APART
The first appeal concerned 10-year-old Ellie, who was last seen at approximately 9:20 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, near Wawne Road in Bransholme.
Ellie was described as approximately 4 feet 3 inches tall, with shoulder-length mousey-brown hair.
She was reportedly wearing a black cardigan, trousers and black trainers.
Several hours later, police issued a second appeal for seven-year-old Dakota.
Dakota was last seen at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Noddle Hill Way, close to the junction with Wawne Road.
She was described as approximately 4 feet tall, with a slim build, and was reportedly wearing a white striped playsuit. Police also believed she might be barefoot.
Because the girls had disappeared from the same general area, officers believed they could be together.
CCTV RELEASED AS POLICE APPEALED FOR HELP
As concerns grew, Humberside Police released CCTV imagery to help identify sightings and establish the children’s movements.
Officers urged anyone who had seen either girl or had information about their whereabouts to contact the force.
The appeal was particularly important because both children were very young, and investigators needed the public’s help to locate them as quickly as possible.
Residents in Bransholme and surrounding neighbourhoods were encouraged to remain alert and share relevant information with police.
THE SEARCH ENDS WITH RELIEF
The search eventually reached a positive outcome.
According to subsequent local reporting, both girls were found safe on Sunday evening, November 8.
Humberside Police thanked members of the public for their assistance following the appeals.
The news brought relief after hours of uncertainty for everyone concerned about the children’s safety.
Authorities have not publicly provided further details about where the girls were found or the circumstances surrounding their disappearance.
A REMINDER OF THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Missing-child appeals can spread quickly, and information from members of the public can sometimes help investigators establish important sightings and movements.
In this case, the urgent appeals for Ellie and Dakota prompted widespread attention across Hull.
Although many questions about the circumstances remain unanswered, the most important news is that both children were located safely.
For two families who had faced an anxious day, the outcome was a welcome relief.
Two little girls are home safe. And a frightening search ended with the news everyone had been hoping for.
