Three Missing Teenagers from Bursledon and Eastleigh, Thought to Have Gone to London, Found Safe

Three teenagers from Bursledon and Eastleigh, who were feared to have travelled to London after disappearing last week, have been found safe and well.

Roxanna, 13, was reported missing from her home in Bursledon on the morning of Saturday, 21 September.

Two other teenagers, Shelley, 14, and Jack, 15, both from Eastleigh, were reported missing soon after. Shelley was last seen on 22 September, and Jack had gone missing earlier, on 14 September.

Police and family members feared the trio might have travelled to London together.A public appeal was launched, with police urging anyone with information to come forward. The case quickly gained attention on social media, with hundreds of people sharing the appeal in an effort to locate the teenagers.

Late on 24 September, the police confirmed that Roxanna, Shelley, and Jack had been found safe. All three were located in London and have since been reunited with their families.

A police spokesperson stated,

“We are relieved to confirm that the missing teenagers have been found safe. We want to extend our gratitude to the public for their overwhelming support during the search.”

While the circumstances of their disappearance are still under investigation, there is no indication of any foul play, and police have assured the community that the teenagers are receiving appropriate support.

Further details about where exactly the teenagers were located or the reasons for their disappearance have not been disclosed, as the investigation remains ongoing.

The case highlights the importance of swift action and public involvement when young people go missing.