Naomi Rees missing: Nationwide search for girl, 15, believed to be with older man

Patrick Grafton-Green25 August 2018

Fears are growing for a 15-year-old girl missing for 10 days who police say may be with an older man.

A nationwide search has been launched for Naomi Rees, from Pontypridd in South Wales, after she disappeared on the morning of August 15.

South Wales Police say she could be with 20-year-old Tomas Baker, from Tamworth, Staffordshire.

Detective Inspector Gareth Davies, who is leading the investigation, said: "If Naomi is with Mr Baker then my message to him is that it is not too late to do the right thing.”

"Please let us know where you are and that you are safe. Come home, we are all so worried about you,” Naomi's family said in a statement.

Naomi's family have made an appeal for her to get in touch after becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare
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CCTV footage from the day she was last seen shows the teenager getting on a bus in Cardiff Road, Rhydyfelin, at 7.46am heading towards Pontypridd town centre.

Further CCTV images put Naomi on Bridge Street walking into Ynysangharad War Memorial Park at 8.06am.

Inquiries are continuing to establish where Naomi went after that.

In the footage Naomi is wearing a long scarf, dark jacket, dark jeans, and black trainers with white soles. She is also carrying a holdall.

Tomas Baker, who could be with missing teenager Naomi Rees
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Detective Inspector Gareth Davies, who is leading the investigation, said: "Naomi has not made contact with her family who are deeply distressed.

"Our message to Naomi, is that we believe that you left on your own accord but we must know that you are OK.

"Your family and friends are extremely worried but you are not in any trouble whatsoever, so please make contact and let your parents know you are safe and well.

"Our priority is to know that Naomi is safe and to get her back home to her family, so if he is in a position to help make that happen then he should make contact with us immediately."

Officers have carried out extensive inquiries and are liaising with police forces in other areas. The Missing People charity has also circulated the teenager's details nationally.

Det Insp Davies added: "Our appeal is both local and national as Naomi, who we suspect is accompanied by Tomas Baker, could be anywhere in the UK."

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