Officers are urgently appealing for the public’s help to locate 11-year-old Katie Gear, who has been reported missing from Gillingham.

Katie was last seen in the St George’s Road area at around 8 pm on Saturday, 5 April 2025. Concern is growing for her welfare, and police are actively searching the area and following up on any reported sightings.

Katie is described as being around 5ft 4ins tall, of medium build, with mousey brown hair. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a light blue t-shirt with the words ‘Game Over Continue’ on it, black tracksuit bottoms, and black and white Nike trainers.

Officers are urging anyone who may have seen Katie or knows of her whereabouts to call 999 immediately, quoting reference 6-0290.

Local residents are encouraged to check their gardens, outbuildings, and any nearby areas where she might have taken shelter. The community’s assistance in sharing this appeal is greatly appreciated.