“LILL, I LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH” — HEARTBROKEN MUM MAKES DESPERATE PLEA AS GIRL, 13, VANISHES AFTER BOARDING BUS

A heartbroken mother has made an emotional plea for her 13-year-old daughter, who has been missing for nearly a week after being last seen boarding a bus in Greater Manchester.

Lillia Lloyd Walton, from Bolton, was reported missing after leaving her home on the evening of Friday, Sept. 11.

Police have been working to trace her movements, but her whereabouts remain unknown.

THE LAST CONFIRMED SIGHTING

Lillia was seen on CCTV in the Piccadilly Gardens area of Manchester city centre and later at the Trafford Centre on Saturday, Sept. 12.

At around 1:50 p.m., police believe she boarded the 247 bus toward Altrincham.

That was the last confirmed sighting.

Investigators do not know how long Lillia remained on the bus or where she got off.

Greater Manchester Police has appealed directly to passengers who may have been travelling on the route at the time and could remember seeing her.

“MY HEART IS BREAKING WITHOUT YOU”

Lillia’s mother, Jessica, has made a deeply emotional appeal to her daughter.

In a statement read during a police press conference, she said:

“Lill, I love you so so much. My heart is breaking without you here. I need to know you are safe. We all need you back home safe and well.”

Chief Superintendent Helen Critchley, Bolton district commander for GMP, also addressed Lillia directly.

She told her that her family loves and misses her and emphasized that she is not in trouble.

The message from police was simple: they want to know that she is safe and want her to come home.

POLICE ARE URGING THE PUBLIC TO CHECK THEIR FOOTAGE

Investigators are asking anyone who may have information about Lillia’s movements since Sept. 11 to come forward.

Police are particularly interested in:

• Anyone who travelled on the 247 bus around 1:50 p.m. on Sept. 12
• CCTV footage
• Ring or doorbell camera footage
• Dashcam recordings
• Anyone who has spoken with or had contact with Lillia
• Anyone who may know where she could currently be

Greater Manchester Police has also established a Major Incident Public Portal for people to submit information.

WHAT LILLIA LOOKS LIKE

Police describe Lillia as a slim white girl, approximately 5ft 5in tall, with long light-brown hair and clear-frame glasses.

At the time of her last confirmed sighting, she was wearing a black hooded zip-front jacket, light-blue wide-leg trousers and carrying a black Nike backpack.

A FAMILY WAITING FOR HER TO COME HOME

For Lillia’s family, every passing day brings more uncertainty.

Her mother has made it clear that the most important thing is simply knowing that her daughter is safe.

Police have also stressed that Lillia is not in trouble and urged her to contact her family or authorities if she sees the appeal.

As the search continues, investigators are asking the public to think back to Saturday afternoon — particularly anyone who travelled on the 247 bus.

One small piece of CCTV, one conversation or one memory could potentially help establish where Lillia went after she boarded that bus.

Her family is still waiting for her to come home.