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17 Dec 2025

Missing Exeter teenager found safe after police appeal

Lola Tinkler, 14, who was reported missing from the city, has been located by police, with officers thanking the public for their help

Missing Exeter teenager found safe after police appeal

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A 14-year-old girl who was reported missing from Exeter has been found safe, police have confirmed.

Lola Tinkler was last seen at around 7.40pm on Saturday 13 December in the Guildhall area of the city. Devon and Cornwall Police issued appeals for information earlier this week after saying they were increasingly concerned for her welfare.

Police had described Lola as white, of a slim build and around 5ft 4in tall, with purple and pink-coloured hair worn just past her shoulders. Officers later amended their appeal to say she was believed to have been wearing grey Nike leggings and a black coat with a furry hood when last seen.

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In an update issued on Tuesday 17 December, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that Lola has now been located.

A police statement said: “Lola Tinkler, 14, who had been reported missing from the Exeter area on Saturday 13 December, has been found safe by police.

“We would like to thank members of the public for their help.”

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