### Teenage Girl from Cardiff Missing After Journey to Maidstone
Police forces across England and Wales have launched a major search operation after a 15-year-old girl from the Cardiff area disappeared, having reportedly travelled more than 200 miles away from home. The teenager, named Eva, was last seen by her family on the evening of Monday 30 June, before taking a cross-country trip that has raised concerns for her safety.
According to the latest information from law enforcement officers, Eva left her home near Cardiff around 5pm on Monday. Subsequent enquiries by both Welsh and Kent police suggest she boarded a bus bound for Maidstone, a town in the county of Kent, South East England. The distance between Cardiff and Maidstone is significant, and authorities are now working tirelessly to establish Eva’s movements since her arrival.
CCTV footage captured Eva entering the Pret A Manger cafe in Fremlin Walk, Maidstone, early on the morning of Tuesday 1 July. Police have since not located her, nor has there been any contact or confirmed sightings in the days that followed. Officers are growing increasingly concerned due to the amount of time that has passed and the fact she is in an unfamiliar area so far from her home.
Kent Police have released a series of images, including stills from local surveillance cameras, in hopes the public can assist with locating Eva. Descriptions provided by the authorities state she is of mixed ethnic background, petite in build at approximately 4ft 10in tall. When last seen, Eva wore a cream skirt, a white bikini-style top, and white sliders. She may have been wearing a long wig and had a white canvas bag in her possession.
The case highlights once more the critical role the public can play in missing persons investigations. With Eva’s disappearance stretching across multiple jurisdictions, both Kent and South Wales Police are appealing directly to anyone who may have seen a girl matching her description since 1 July. Officers urge anyone with relevant information to come forward without delay.
Speaking in a statement, a Kent Police spokesperson explained: “We are appealing for help to find Eva, a 15-year-old girl who has gone missing from South Wales and travelled to Maidstone. She was last seen on CCTV entering a Pret A Manger in Fremlin Walk but hasn’t been heard from since.” The spokesperson reiterated the details of Eva’s appearance and asked for anyone with essential information to dial 999 immediately. Less urgent details or information can be shared via their live chat on the police website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 01-0219.
The circumstances of Eva’s disappearance have generated concern both locally and further afield, with community groups and local news outlets sharing police appeals extensively on social media. It is understood that officers are considering a range of possibilities regarding Eva’s whereabouts and wellbeing, but at this stage, there are no confirmed indications of foul play.
Crisis support professionals note that the teenage years can be a period of heightened vulnerability, especially when a young person is travelling alone or potentially estranged from their immediate support networks. Police are reportedly working closely with Eva’s family, who are said to be desperately worried and eager for news.
As ever, the public is reminded not to approach or share any images of missing minors other than those directly disseminated by the authorities, to avoid compromising the investigation. Law enforcement officials stress the importance of responsible social media use and request that all sightings or key information be reported directly to the police.
For ongoing updates on this developing story, residents are encouraged to monitor official Kent Police and South Wales Police channels online, as well as trusted news sources. The authorities remain hopeful that, with public assistance, Eva can be reunited safely with her family.