West Midlands Police launched an appeal to help find missing 18-year-old A-level student Zoya Anwar who was last seen at the gates of her school more than a week ago.
Detective Superintendent Jo Chilton said there had been "no confirmed sightings" of Ms Anwar since her disappearance on February 26.
– Headmistress of the King Edward VI Handsworth School, Elisabeth WagerZoya joined the school in the sixth form with an exemplary school record.
She has continued to achieve at a high academic standard and has a bright future ahead of her. She has firm friendships in the school and we are providing support as required to her friends and the wider school community.
We remain concerned about her safety and look forward to her return to school.
Whilst we are keeping an open mind, we are very concerned for her and need to know she is safe and well as a matter of urgency.
We are carrying out extensive inquiries to trace Zoya, with specialist officers from across the force working around the clock to try to find her.
– West Midlands Police Detective Superintendent Jo ChiltonWe are looking into a number of possibilities around Zoya's disappearance, including her running away from home, her being taken against her will or any worries Zoya may have had herself.
If Zoya hears this appeal herself, I want her to know that she is not in any trouble. We just need to know that she is safe and offer her help.
Zoya Anwar - who is described as a "straight A student" - was last seen by friends on Tuesday February 26 when she said goodbye to them at the school gates.
Her disappearance was not reported to police until last Friday, which prompted officers to launch a missing person inquiry.
The five people arrested on suspicion of kidnap in connection with Zoya's disappearance are all known to the 18-year-old.
House-to-house inquiries and forensic searches have been carried out over the last few days and remain ongoing.
A dedicated call centre set up to allow people to pass on information about Zoya's disappearance can be reached on 0800 092 0410.
– Detective Superintendent Jo Chilton, West Midlands PoliceZoya has never been missing before and it is very out of character for her. Whilst we are keeping an open mind, we are very concerned for her and need to know she is safe and well as a matter of urgency.
A missing person investigation has been launched following the disappearance of Walsall teenager, Zoya Anwar.
Zoya is described as Asian, slim build, 5ft 6ins tall and has shoulder length black hair.
Four men and a woman aged between 27 and 48 and all from the Walsall area, have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap in connection with Zoya’s disappearance. They are all known to Zoya.
They were arrested yesterday (March 5) and remain in custody helping police with enquiries.
Five people have been arrested as fears grow for a missing Walsall teenager who has disappeared without trace.
Eighteen-year-old student, Zoya Anwar, was last seen by school friends on the afternoon of Tuesday 26 February when she said goodbye to her friends at the school gates. Her disappearance was not reported to police until last Friday.
Supporters of the English Defence League (EDL) have stagde a demonstration in Walsall town centre today.
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Riot police have arrived at Walsall to deal with clashes between the English Defence League and opposition protesters. Eyewitnesses say missiles have been thrown and there are reports of injuries.
In celebration of Ellie Simmonds' Paralympic gold medal win in the Women's 400m Freestyle S6 final, Royal Mail has started to transform one of the iconic red postboxes in Walsall in to a golden tribute.
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