The family of a 13-year-old who disappeared from her home more than a fortnight ago and was thought to have visited friends in Sutton are desperately appealing for her safe return.

Bygida Horniak was last seen at her family home in Hereward Road, Tooting, on January 13.

PC Jim Sheehan, of Wandsworth Missing Persons Unit, said: "Brygida's family are extremely anxious and want her to return home safely."

Brygida is white, 5ft 2ins and of heavy build, with brown, shoulder-length hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing blue denim jeans and jacket with a long jumper. She may also be wearing a small yellow ring decorated with bows.

She is known to have friends in Sutton and Wallington and is known to visit those areas regularly. Call PC Sheehan on 020 8247 5413 or the Missing Persons Helpline on 0500 700 700.

January 31, 2003 11:00