EAGLE-EYED Broad street wardens are being praised for finding missing Walsall school girl Zoya Anwar.
The pair had seen the force’s appeal and spotted a girl matching her description near to the Paradise Forum shopping centre in Birmingham city centre just before 11pm last night (Wednesday 6 February).
Officers who had been ready to respond to sightings were immediately dispatched and soon confirmed the girl spotted by the wardens was Zoya.
Security staff and wardens had kept a close check on her until officers arrived.
The teen, who was reported missing on Friday (26 February) by teachers from her school, was then taken to the safety of Birmingham Central police station.
Specially trained officers continue to speak with Zoya to understand where she has been and what sparked her disappearance.
Detective Superintendent Jo Chilton led the hunt for Zoya. She said: “Officers are still speaking to Zoya about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance which remain unclear at this stage.
“I’d really like to thank everyone who helped in our search.
“The teenager had never been missing from home before and we had some grave concerns for her welfare.
“I would particularly like to thank the street wardens and security guards who spotted her last night and kept her safe until police officers arrived.
“We were overwhelmed by the way in which the media and local people got behind our campaign and I would like to extend my thanks to the public for helping us find Zoya safe and well.”
