POLICE have launched an urgent search for two schoolgirls who vanished.

Taya Smith, 12, and Codie Leigh Hambleton, 14, were last seen in Dewsbury, West Yorks.

Officers believe they are together and are appealing for anyone who sees them to come forward.

They have not confirmed when the girls went missing.

Taya has been described as around 5ft 5ins with a medium build.

She has blonde hair and is believed to be wearing a black hooded top, a bright pink crop top, black cycling shorts and black Nike trainers.

Codie Leigh is around 5ft 2ins and also of a medium build.

She has brown hair and is believed to be wearing a turquoise crop top.

West Yorks Police said: "Police are appealing for information on Taya Smith and Codie Leigh Hambleton, who have been reported missing from Dewsbury.

"They are believed to be together.

Officers are making enquiries to locate them as there are concerns for their welfare."

Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting log 2025 of 20 July.

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