Key Points:
- 14-year-old Santana from Newham has been missing since April 1
- Last seen in Lewisham nearly two weeks ago
- Police have expressed serious concerns for her welfare
- Public urged to call 101 or contact @MetCC with reference 01/7343525/25
- Lewisham and Newham police sharing appeal on social media
Police appeal for help as Newham teenager missing for two weeks. Santana, 14, was last seen on 1 April in Lewisham and has not been heard from since, prompting urgent appeals from police and growing concern for her welfare.
When and where was the teenager last seen?
Santana, a 14-year-old girl from Newham, was last seen in Lewisham on Tuesday, April 1. Since then, there has been no contact, and police have classified her as a missing person due to the length of her disappearance and concern for her safety.
What are police saying about the case?
In a public appeal issued on social media, both Lewisham and Newham Metropolitan Police expressed concern for Santana’s wellbeing. A statement posted by Lewisham MPS on X (formerly Twitter) read:
“MISSING | Can you help us find 14-year-old Santana from Newham? She was last seen in #Lewisham on Tuesday, 1 April, and we are concerned for her welfare.”
Newham MPS also posted the same appeal, encouraging the public to come forward with any information regarding her whereabouts.
What should you do if you see Santana?
Police are urging anyone who sees Santana or has relevant information to get in touch immediately. Members of the public should call 101 or message the Met Contact Centre (@MetCC) quoting reference 01/7343525/25.
The urgency of the appeal reflects growing anxiety over the teenager’s wellbeing. Officers from both boroughs are actively investigating her disappearance.
Why is there growing concern?
Given Santana’s age and the duration of her disappearance—approaching two weeks—police are treating the situation with seriousness. While no foul play has been publicly confirmed, officers have not ruled anything out and are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry.
Her disappearance also comes amid a wider rise in concern for missing and vulnerable young people across London boroughs.
What can the public do to help?
Authorities stress the importance of public awareness. They urge anyone who may have seen Santana or who lives or travels regularly between Lewisham and Newham to check dashcams, CCTV, or to report any potential sightings.
Police presence has reportedly increased in some local areas as efforts intensify to locate the missing teen.
If you have seen Santana or know anything that might assist officers in locating her, contact 101 or message @MetCC using reference 01/7343525/25.
