Desperate search for schoolgirl, 12, reported missing from Perth nearly a week ago

The search for 12-year-old girl who has been missing for five days continues as police launch a public appeal.

Pantica Sali, also known as Garofita, was reported missing on Sunday September 14 and no official sightings have been reported since. She was last seen between 2pm and 3pm that afternoon and police are now growing increasingly concerned about her safety.

A Police Scotland statement reads: "Pantica was last seen between 2pm and 3pm on Sunday, 14 September, 2025 in the Victoria Street area.

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"She is described as being around 5ft 6in tall, of slim build, with long, dark hair. When last seen, she was wearing a black dress, white trainers and hooped earrings. She was also carrying a supermarket carrier bag."

Inspector Colin Watson said: “We are concerned for Pantica’s wellbeing and are keen to trace her as soon as possible. We are appealing to anyone who may have seen her, or has any information on where she may be, to contact us.”

Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1182 of Friday, 19 September, 2025.

Of the 170,000 people who go missing in the UK each year, some cases remain etched in our minds, while others fade too quickly from public attention, if they were ever known at all.

Yet for the families and friends of those still missing, the need for answers and support never diminishes as hours, days, months, and years pass by.

This is why the Mirror has launched Missed . In partnership with Missing People, our mission is to bring awareness to every publicly listed missing person in the UK through our live, interactive map.

Simply zoom into your chosen area to see how many people have gone missing in that location. Zoom in further to reveal photos of missing persons plus the names, ages and length of time they’ve been missing.

Simple to use, the map allows you to report a sighting in confidence as well as share on social media.

For advice, support and options, if you or someone you love goes missing, text or call Missing People’s Helpline on 116 000 or email 116000@missingpeople.org.uk. It’s free, confidential and non-judgmental, and sightings information can also be taken. Or visit www.missingpeople.org.uk