A 14-year-old girl is missing and Bedfordshire Police are appealing for help to find her.
Carrie-Anne Kearney was staying with carers in Northampton and is known to have friends in Dunstable, Houtghton Regis and Leighton areas.
She is white, 5ft2, slim build with shoulder-length wavy brown hair and blue eyes.
She was wearing a hooded jumper, jeans and pumps when she left a vehicle in Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis on Thursday January 12.
PC Ian Evans said: “We are anxious to speak to Carrie-Anne to confirm that she is safe and well and I would reassure her that she can contact the police, in confidence, and we shall put her in touch with people that can provide her with help and support.
“I would also like to send a strong message to anyone who believes they may be helping Carrie-Anne by allowing her to stay in their home that they could face prosecution themselves.”
If you know where Carrie-Anne is or if you have seen someone matching her description you can contact PC Ian Evans, in confidence, on 01234 842642, the non emergency number 101, or text information to 07786 200011.
Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.