TWO LITTLE GIRLS, AGED JUST 7 AND 10, FOUND SAFE AFTER URGENT POLICE SEARCH — CCTV APPEAL HELPED LOCATE MISSING CHILDREN
HULL, ENGLAND — An urgent search for two young girls who went missing hours apart in Hull has ended with a welcome outcome: both children have been found safe.
The girls, identified in police appeals as 10-year-old Ellie and 7-year-old Dakota, were reported missing from the Bransholme area on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Their disappearances prompted separate appeals from Humberside Police, with officers asking the public to help establish their whereabouts.
Police believed the two children might be together, raising concerns as the search developed.
TWO GIRLS REPORTED MISSING HOURS APART
The first appeal was issued for Ellie, who was last seen at approximately 9:20 a.m. near Wawne Road in Bransholme.
She was described as around 4 feet 3 inches tall, with shoulder-length mousey-brown hair. She was believed to be wearing a black cardigan, a black top, trousers and black trainers.
Later that day, police issued another appeal for seven-year-old Dakota.
Dakota was last seen at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Noddle Hill Way, near its junction with Wawne Road. She was described as around 4 feet tall, of slim build, and wearing a white striped playsuit. She was also believed to be barefoot.
Because the girls were last seen in the same general area within a few hours of each other, officers believed they could be together.
CCTV IMAGES RELEASED AS POLICE SOUGHT PUBLIC HELP
As officers worked to trace the children’s movements, CCTV imagery was released to assist the investigation.
Police appealed to anyone who might have seen either girl or noticed something relevant in the surrounding area to come forward. Potential sightings and camera footage could help investigators piece together the timeline.
The appeals drew attention from residents and members of the wider community, with people encouraged to share the information and contact police with anything that might assist the search.
BOTH CHILDREN FOUND SAFE
Later on Sunday evening, the search reached a positive conclusion.
Both Ellie and Dakota were found safe, and Humberside Police thanked members of the public for their assistance following the appeals.
The force did not publicly disclose further details about where the girls were located or the circumstances surrounding their disappearance.
RELIEF AFTER A WORRYING DAY
The news brought relief after hours of uncertainty for everyone concerned about the two children.
Although many details have not been made public, the outcome was the one everyone had been hoping for: two young girls who had prompted an urgent police search were safely located.
The incident also highlighted the importance of sharing official missing-person appeals responsibly and reporting relevant information directly to authorities.
Most importantly, Ellie and Dakota were found safe.
