TWO MISSING GIRLS, AGED 7 AND 10, FOUND SAFE AFTER URGENT SEARCH IN HULL
Two young girls who sparked an urgent police search in Hull, England, have been found safe — bringing a welcome end to a worrying day for their families and the local community.
Ellie, 10, and Dakota, 7, were reported missing separately in the Bransholme area on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Their disappearances prompted separate appeals from Humberside Police, who asked the public to help trace the children.
TWO CHILDREN REPORTED MISSING HOURS APART
The first appeal concerned 10-year-old Ellie, who was last seen at around 9:20 a.m. near Wawne Road in Bransholme.
A few hours later, police issued another appeal for seven-year-old Dakota, who was last seen at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Noddle Hill Way, near its junction with Wawne Road.
Because the girls had disappeared from the same general area, officers believed they might be together.
POLICE RELEASED IMAGES AND APPEALED FOR HELP
As the search continued, Humberside Police released images, including CCTV footage, and urged anyone with information or possible sightings to come forward.
The appeals drew attention from members of the public, with people sharing the information in the hope of helping officers locate the children.
THE NEWS EVERYONE WAS HOPING FOR
Thankfully, the search ended with a positive outcome.
Both Ellie and Dakota were found safe later that day, on November 8.
Humberside Police thanked everyone who helped share the appeals and supported the search.
Authorities did not publicly disclose further details about where the girls were found or the circumstances surrounding their disappearance.
A COMMUNITY CAN FINALLY BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF
For the families involved, those hours must have been filled with uncertainty and worry.
What began as an urgent search for two missing children ended with the most important news of all: both girls were safely located.
Two little girls. One frightening day. And a community grateful for a happy ending.
May Ellie and Dakota and their families now have the time and privacy they need.
