Renfrew police search for missing 12-year-old girls

Lara Ann Bennett and Ana Galvin went missing from the Renfrew area at around 9am on Monday, September 14

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace two missing girls from the Renfrew area.

Officers said Lara Ann Bennett and Ava Galvin, both aged 12, were last seen at approximately 9am on Monday, September 14.

Lara Ann is described as 5ft 5 inches in height, with short red hair. She was last seen, Lara Ann was wearing black leggings, a black hooded top and black trainers, with a black Ellesse bag.

Ava Galvin, left, and Lara Ann Bennett, right.

Ava is described as 5ft 3 inches in height, with brown curly hair. When she was last seen, Ava was wearing black leggings, a black hoodie and black trainers.

If you have seen the girls – or have any information which may assist the police with the enquiry – please contact 101, quoting incident number 1456 of 14/9/2020.

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