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Police today (July 17) appeal to members of the public for information on the whereabouts of a girl who went missing since November last year (2002).

Lau Ching-man, aged 15, has failed to return to her home in San Hui Village, Tuen Mun since November 27, 2002. Her father later made a report to Tuen Mun Police Station.

Standing about 1.57 metres and weighing about 47.7 kilograms, she has a pointed face, fair complexion and curly hair dyed in blond and red.

Initial enquiries revealed that the missing girl likes to frequent Leung King Estate and Tuen Mun areas.

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of the missing girl is urged to contact the Regional Missing Person Unit of the New Territories North at 2666 4499.

Police Report No. 1

Issued by PPRB

End/1230 hours, Thursday, July 17, 2003 (SL/CA)

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