Mother of London teenager now missing for 5 days asks public for help
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The mother of a London teenager who has been missing for five days is asking for the public's help in locating her, expressing concern for the 16-year-old's safety.
Meanwhile, London police say they're following up on information that the missing girl may be in the Toronto area
Emma Lang was last seen on the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 8 at about 3:30 p.m. at her mother's house. Her mom Sarah Parney told CBC News her daughter left the house on foot that day, heading out to buy a treat at a nearby variety store in the of area of Byron Baseline Road and Griffith Street. The store is less than a 10-minute walk from her mother's house.
"She asked me if she could pick anything up for me and I said 'No but thanks for asking," said Parney. "And she left."
Parney hasn't heard from her daughter since, and doesn't know where she is.
"There are so many concerns," said Parney. "I fear for her safety, her well-being, everything."
After Emma didn't come home on the night of Jan. 8, Parney went out looking and began to contact her friends. She also immediately reached out to Emma's father and partner.
Parney said her daughter left her phone at home and wasn't carrying a wallet with identification. Parney isn't sure of the exact amount of cash her daughter was carrying when she left, but said most of her money is still at home.
Parney also went into London Police headquarters on Thursday, Jan. 9, to report her daughter missing.
London Police came to Parney's home on the afternoon of Jan. 9 and interviewed Parney. Police issued a media release with Lang's photo the day she was reported missing. Parney said police have her daughter's phone.
Emma Lang is described as five feet three inches tall with a thin build, shoulder-length dirty blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a black toque, black jacket with gray she was last seen wearing a black toque, black jacket with gray fur trim, black leggings and black boots.
Parney said if anyone has information about Emma's whereabouts, they should call 911.
Parney also had a message for her daughter.
"Emma please come home, we miss you very much," she said. "Everybody is worried about you. You're not in trouble, we just want you home safe."
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