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Missing girl

Hanwell (Ealing, London W7) - very vulnerable teenage girl missing since 3pm , Thursday 28th August - her disappearance is out of character. Have you seen Alice Gross? Not clear what she was wearing, possibly blue jeans and a dark green cardigan, but has no jacket. She is a very small 14 year old, light brown shoulder-length hair, very thin. She attends Brentside High School. It’s quite possible she had been walking around yesterday afternoon and last night maybe in local parks - although I did check.  She had not been with friends as far as  her parents can tell. She has no keys or Oyster. Police have been informed.  If you see her please call her Mum, Ros. Thanks for your help.

Ben Owen ● 4176d129 Comments

Then why have you opened this thread again Tracey. Just leave it alone for the reasons you claim to be sensitive to.

Keith Iddon ● 4136d

Well said TraceyAlice's inquest open on Friday, another day of turmoil for her friends and family.Please keep them in your prayers.

Nigel Brooks ● 4136d

Let's all forget the speculations the what ifs etc, and continue the support of her loved ones, but more importantly remember a little girl lost to her family, and let her memory be a reminder to cherish our families and friends

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4136d

Listen to Ben.

George Knox ● 4139d

Lets hope people take heed of what you said Ben

Jack Ryan ● 4139d

Again another area that i would have thought the police would have already searched good and proper. I hope it isn't Arnis Zalkalns so they can find him and question him. Lots of ifs and buts at the mo.

Stephen Scott ● 4139d

No more comments please on this topic.  It is distressing for Alice's family.

Ben Owen ● 4139d

The body was found in Boston Manor Park in the thickly wooded area.

Nigel Brooks ● 4139d

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/alice-gross-murder-live-updates-4378023

Jaz Brown ● 4139d

Police have found a body, they have neither confirmed that it is the prime suspect nor, indeed, that the suspect was the perpetrator of this vile crime.Don't leap to conclusions.

Nigel Brooks ● 4139d

Just hear the Lativan has been foundAssuming he was guilty of the heinous crime I hope however he met his maker it was a long and arduous process that caused him as much pain as possible.Now I really hope evidence can be found to conclusively prove he was the perpetrator and Alice's family can have closure.Coward

Colin Goodman ● 4139d

Wise words Nigel!

Susan Norris ● 4141d

Good man Stephen,Chilling to the flag at half-mast over Ealing Town Hall.The police won't rest until the scum that did this is brought to justice I am sure.

Nigel Brooks ● 4141d

Ok Keith fair enough just really angry about it all I will leave it to the papers. Hope they catch the scum that did this to that poor little girl.R.I.P. Alice Gross

Stephen Scott ● 4141d

The time for recriminations (if any) is in the future.Let us all for the moment focus on community, the legacy that Alice has left and in supporting her friends and family.

Nigel Brooks ● 4141d

Enough for now Steve me thinks. You've made your point.

Keith Iddon ● 4141d

Yeah I would say that the Fox Pub area of the canal is one of the busier parts of the Canal. But im afraid the Police will have to answer some Questions on why it took nearly five weeks to find Alice in a area they had searched in more then any other area in the search for Alice it is a very shallow river not the Indian Ocean.

Stephen Scott ● 4141d

Hi Stephen,A lot of people are asking that question too, but I would prefer not to start pointing the fingers at the police. They say that significant efforts were made to hide the body and perhaps that was it. We don't know and we won't. What I cannot get my head around is where it happened, literally right behind The Fox in broad daylight. How did nobody hear anything. It must have been very quick and all I hope is poor Alice didn't suffer too much / long.

Bud Richards ● 4142d

Everyone I know is so sad by todays newes.I still cant understand how the police took so long to find Alice when she was just yards from her rucksack in shallow water?

Stephen Scott ● 4142d

This is a statement from the Find Alice Gross Facebook page...So heart breaking.Find Alice Gross‎Find Alice Gross6 mins · .IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE POLICE AND GROSS FAMILY. PLEASE READ. We can now confirm that sadly the body recovered yesterday (Tuesday, 30 September) from the River Brent is that of 14-year-old Alice Gross. The family has been informed of this development and the investigation continues.Statement from Alice's parents, Rosalind Hodgkiss and Jose Gross: "We have been left completely devastated by the recent developments and it is difficult to comprehend that our sweet and beautiful daughter was the victim of a terrible crime. Why anyone would want to hurt her is something that we are struggling to come to terms with. “Alice was a loving and much loved daughter and sister, a quirky live spark of a girl, beautiful inside and out. She was a funny companion, a loyal friend, both passionate and compassionate, and so talented with a bright future ahead of her. She brought so much joy to our family and those who knew her.“We still don't know who is responsible for this crime and we ask that people continue to help the police by giving them information that could help bring the perpetrator to justice. “We would like to thank all those that have supported us in our efforts to find Alice, especially the local community; it is comforting to know that so many people care. "This is a personal and private tragedy and one which we want to be allowed to deal with in that manner, rather than fearing any individual or group will use it to further any political agenda. This is a time for grieving and not a time for anger or recriminations."We trust that the press will behave responsibly and not publish any material that might jeopardise any future criminal proceedings."We now ask for our privacy to be respected to allow us time to grieve as a family.”

Georgina Flint ● 4142d

Waking up to the sad news that Alice has been found has been heartbreaking.  That poor girl.  I hope she didn't suffer much.My thoughts are with her family in this sad time.  The whole community will be in mourning.

Sally Donaldson ● 4142d

On behalf of the Gross family please take down any Missing Posters that you see,  but keep the yellow ribbons up for the meantime.

Ben Owen ● 4142d

Utterly heart broken

Bud Richards ● 4143d

So sad and I feel so sad for her family. As time went on I think more and more people feared the worst. She has been right under the police's nose's the whole time but when the police found Alice's bag and eventually revealed where they had found it you did start to fear that Alice might not be to far away from her bag.Questions have to be asked on why it took the police over a month to find her in the area they have been searching in so much and for so long very close to where she was last seen and her bag was found?Arnis Zalkalns was last seen the day after the police revealed that they had found Alice's bag.My thoughts are with the Gross family in this very difficult time.

Stephen Scott ● 4143d

RIPx

Susan Norris ● 4143d

My heart goes out to her family this morning, as it looks like all hope has been taken away

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4143d

That fire in the Osterley Farm barn on the night of Friday the 5th does seem an eerie coincidence but  I am sure the police would have  investigated thoroughly? Does anyone know if it was established whether it was arson or an accident?

Susan Norris ● 4143d

Article below regarding the barn fire in Osterley Lane earlier this month.http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/cause-huge-barn-fire-beside-7734813

Stephen Scott ● 4143d

Good point and you would think they had but who knows.The police know more then they are saying at this point.http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/516095/Alice-Gross-CCTV-images-police-initially-refused-watchIt doesn't feel you with confidence.There was a bad barn fire in Osterley Lane earlier this month hope that had nothing to with any of this.Keep The Faith.

Stephen Scott ● 4143d

Does anyone know if the derelict changing rooms etc on warren farm have been searched, it's easily accessed from the railway lines by the canal

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4143d

Still nothing new found regarding Alice Gross it will be five weeks on Thursday since Alice disappeared.Yeah Osterley Park and the surrounding area is a big green open area to search. Do the Police have any idea what they are hopping to find?Surly the CCTV at Glaxcosmithkline and Transport Avenue can reveal more to this mystery?I was told today that all the boat owners along the canal have been questioned/interviewed.

Stephen Scott ● 4143d

Still nothing new found regarding Alice Gross it will be five weeks on Thursday since Alice disappeared.Yeah Osterley Park and the surrounding area is a big green open area to search. Do the Police have any idea what they are hopping to find?Surly the CCTV camera's at Glaxcosmithkline and Transport Avenue can reveal more to this mystery?I was told today that all the boat owners along the canal have been questioned/interviewed.

Stephen Scott ● 4143d

pitshanger park: there are many entrances, someone who has gone "to ground" with military survival experience, especially in this mild weather, could access a lot of properties including ancient church, for burglary/food search, without crossing roads or making themselves visible on the streets, there is access to allotments (food and sheds for shelter) if there are break-ins around now (Ealing golf club/Brentham tennis club, mylett arms not to mention the many houses surrounding the area ) a good search with dogs would be a great idea. All these places are virtually accessible from Pitshanger Park exits.

lavinia mcnulty ● 4144d

Actually Osterley Park is only around 500m from the canal and you can cross the canal over the lock gates and walk through to Windmill Lane to access the park.

Nigel Brooks ● 4144d

Police are now searching Osterley Park that's around two miles from where Alice was last seen.

Stephen Scott ● 4144d

Yep there are lots of areas to search and who's to say that the police haven't missed something it could happen as they are only human. I don't think the police have a clue where to look now or what they are looking for. Anyone know how long it took after Alice disappeared for the police to start looking properly? not just keeping there eye out for her.Any newes on Arnis Zalkalns yet?Have the two other bike riders come forward yet? Keep The Faith and the yellow ribbons do really help as every time I see one or them you cant help thinking of Alice Gross.

Stephen Scott ● 4145d

And there's Bluebell Woods and all the wasteland by the entrance to it and the freight railway and stone terminal too.Keep the faith, don't give up hope.

Leslie Bailey ● 4145d

Also why would her shoes that she was wearing that day and clean underwear be found in her Bag? also why didn't she take her Keys, Oyster Card and Bank Cards with her? All very strange and im sure its all been mentioned on here before.Also its a strange walk for a young girl to take on her own that canal is eerie at the best of times.

Stephen Scott ● 4145d

The search is getting bigger and wider.Warren Farm is a massive bit of land but most of it is open.Were the police not looking for a tramp that lived on the rail embankment that runs along side some of the canal?The Police are panicking as its been over a month now.

Stephen Scott ● 4145d

That's more like it. There are lots of relatively inaccessible and rarely visited places in that area like the Sultan of Brunei's estate, Warren Farm fields, etc. Are they looking in manholes and the drains?

Neil F. Weber ● 4145d

Lots of groups of police searching Osterley Park and surrounds today.

Susan Norris ● 4145d

Group of police hacking through the undergrowth on other side of canal (not towpath side) near Osterley lock this morning.

Chris Edwards ● 4145d

Does anyone know if the search has crossed the bridge to the other side of the canal at Trumpers Way?And, Yes, I am curious about the hour-and-a-half in Brentford and the shoe purchasing.And, Yes, I will continue to ask such questions on this Forum, Philippa because we are a community and this is a Community Forum, and the police are not perfect.

Neil F. Weber ● 4146d

Yeah went through Hanwell today and loads of yellow ribbons every where.It says on the same topic on the Brentford forum that 3 of the 5 bike riders caught on CCTV at the Trumpers Way Canal Bridge have come forward.Was told that there were 5 police people looking around the areas around the football pitches down Tentelow Lane today.

Stephen Scott ● 4146d

Hoping that the yellow ribbons and posters will help to engage others who do not listen to the news!http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/alice-grosss-family-we-cannot-7830911

Philippa Bond ● 4146d

Like most of us here, as a local resident and dog owner and consequently a regular user of the local parks as well as an attender at the Trumpers Way dog training classes on Sunday mornings, I am only too aware of the continuing story of Alice's disappearance.But I think it would be wrong to imagine that that awareness necessarily travels very far outside of the immediate local area.In the beginning I was irritated to notice how long it took for Alice's plight to make it onto the BBC news channels (even the local London news after The News at Ten) and whilst following it since as it dropped out and then back in again I took to wondering how much we here in London might know about somebody who had disappeared in (say) Lancashire?I think the answer is quite possibly precious little for the most part.  Yes of course there has been the occasional high profile case that has gripped the national news for weeks and months, but many do not.Secondly, and just as importantly, there are many people that simply don't follow the news at all - not one little bit - a situation no doubt compounded if their first language is not English.  As a younger man I know that huge swathes of time passed me by when I was almost completely unaware of what news was occurring in the world.My point in all of this long-winded explanation is merely to observe that many people who may have been in the area at the time concerned may simply be completely unaware either of the dreadful situation or that they have been requested to come forward.Unfortunately, I don't know how to go about correcting this situation in order to reach those people that still need to be reached and seek for them to come forward.(Separately, I would observe that the area concerned is so heavily trafficked by dogs and their walkers that I would be amazed if there was anything to be found that would not have already been discovered by somebody by now.)

Tony Colliver ● 4146d

An unashamed bump to keep Alice at the top of the list.Keep the hope alive.

Nigel Brooks ● 4147d

Such a sad sorry that I have followed from very early on i really hope that they find Alice alive.One of the things that the police have never gone in to detail about is what Alice did in Brentford for just under a hour and half the day she disappeared the police say she may have brought some new shoes in Brentford but there is no where to buy shoes in Brentford and she had no oyster card with her and you cant pay cash to go on busses anymore and there is no way she could have walked to Richmond, Kew, Hounslow or Chiswick and back in under a hour and a half and shop. So what did Alice do in Brentford that day? there are lots of CCTV down Brentford High Street. Also the CCTV footage of Alice from GlaxoSmithKline and Transport Avenue has never been shown to the public as far as I know?Also the CCTV's must have caught more than just five bike riders on the canal that day? and maybe the five bike riders that were caught on CCTV at Trumpers Way Canal Bridge were illegal immigrants or something and thats why they have not come forward? just a thought. And the Crime watch appeal of around eight minutes was not long enough in my opinion and didn't give enough detail.I do think some people under estimate the size of the area that the police have been looking in when you see it from the air on the newes there is a lot of large green areas around the Canal.Keep the faith.

Stephen Scott ● 4147d

The worst thing I agree is 'should I have mentioned'. If it's a waste of time then sobeit, but every little snippet may lead to the breakthrough that is needed to bring Alice home safe and well.

Nigel Brooks ● 4147d

Just phone them.  I did too - simply because if something turns out to be important and you haven't said/done anything you'll regret it.

Philippa Bond ● 4147d

Good point. Sometimes it is worth airing something publically to see if it will fly. If there was a "met police" person on this Forum I could send it to them. How do you ask a tentative suggestion or question without wasting police time?

Neil F. Weber ● 4147d

I did a fortnight ago upon seeing something on windmill lane that was very out of place, although they had several officers at the three 3 bridges and the large lorries it took several days for them to check it out, and then they sent the officer to windmill lane greenford ! Fortunately it turned out to be nothing but I shudder to think what if it hadn't.

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4147d

Already done to the policeman to whom I was talking last week.

Nigel Brooks ● 4147d

Please address any useful suggestions and ideas to the police - many of whom will not have the local knowledge that you have.

Philippa Bond ● 4147d

BBC News now report that Elthorne Park has been 'ruled out' of the police  investigations.

Nigel Brooks ● 4147d

My recollection was that it became the Elthorne Park extension when it became part of the Brent River Park.It used, in my youth to be 'Bluebell Woods', Trumper's fField, 'the dump' (as part of it was a landfill site), 'the cut' and 'the bit behind Eversheds' (which never really had a name).Much has been landscaped and cleaned up but there are still significant 'natural' areas most notably between the locks and by the Grand Union 'cut'.

Nigel Brooks ● 4147d

It is interesting to hear the term "Elthorne Park Extension", I have long looked for a collective description of that area. I am not trying to upset anyone with my questions, rather seeking clarification on the priorities of the search.

Neil F. Weber ● 4147d

I am not going to speculate Neil as that could be hurtful to Alice's friends and family but there are plenty of places on the Elthorne Park extension.We used to build camps there as kids, almost 50 years ago, and even your best mates couldn't find you (which of course at the time was the idea)

Nigel Brooks ● 4147d

I am stunned that it has taken a month to get around to searching Elthorne Park. Have the police searched the allotments and sheds in the Elthorne area and by the Fox Pub? Ealing allotments have long been home for some very dodgy people and would be where I would start. Also, what about the wasteland and pre-historic bogland, etc., on the other side of the canal on Trumpers Way, the area behind the waste processing station and the travellers' encampment area?

Neil F. Weber ● 4147d

Elthorne Park has now been declared a 'place of interest' according to BBC News.News crew were there at 10pm last night and again this morning.

Nigel Brooks ● 4148d

Updates and new photos and appeal on front page.

Philippa Bond ● 4149d

Update on the front page

Philippa Bond ● 4149d

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/news/local-news/yellow-ribbon-selfies-appeal-find-7814138

Philippa Bond ● 4151d

Apparently his bike was found in a house on Boston Manor Road, which was a rented room where his girlfriend used to live.  Reports now say that he has possibly returned back to Latvia, let's hope that the Latvian / British Police find him quickly, to give us some idea where Alice is. I just hope and pray that she is found soon..

Mary Devine ● 4152d

Indeed, I have stuck to posting updates.

Nigel Brooks ● 4152d

Please can you refrain from further speculation. It is causing a lot of distress to the family. 

Ben Owen ● 4152d

I wonder why the police won't say where Zalkains' bike was found?

John Walker ● 4152d

Updatehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-29302443

Nigel Brooks ● 4152d

Updatehttp://www.ealingtoday.co.uk/default.asp?section=info&link=http://nnet-server.com/server/common/eaalice018.htm

Nigel Brooks ● 4154d

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/srMD18KTX7l55fnh8pY4VH/alice-gross-missing-person

Philippa Bond ● 4155d

I wont rant too much here as it's not the place but...Amazing how the facade of a hard working, lovely family man only here from Eastern Europe to earn a better life for himself and his family can fall away so quick.So "we" allow a convicted murderer to settle here, take no action when he assaults a 14 year old girl a few years back and on it goes.I work in the building industry -- this bloke is the tip of the iceberg believe me.All the above means nothing at the moment.The most important thing here is the return of Alice who is hopefully holed up somewhere and in hiding for some reason. We hope and pray that is the case.Afterwards we can ask the do-gooders, the PC Brigade and the open border left wingers what the answer is.

Colin Goodman ● 4155d

I completely agree.. I assumed that any person wishing to come into the UK would be refused entry, if they have a criminal record in their own country (especially for murder).  Why can't this country be more like USA or Australia in that respect?

Mary Devine ● 4155d

It wouldn't surprise me if he was all false passported up and in one of the numerous European countries he is free to enter, even as a convicted murderer.

Keith Iddon ● 4155d

Absolutely.He would not have been allowed into the US or Australia with that record but once again, thanks to 'freedom of movement' we have to let these felons pollute our nation.Still, I just keep praying that Alice is found safe and well - her poor family.

Nigel Brooks ● 4155d

Makes you wonder how a foreign convicted murderer was even allowed into the country whether he is connected to the disappearance of Alice or not. Thanks again to the EU.

Keith Iddon ● 4155d

Oh dear, this isn't sounding good.Keeping everything crossed....

John Walker ● 4156d

Breaking news.http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-29251735Please, I pray let this be a mere coincidence. I fear not though.

Nigel Brooks ● 4156d

Just an observation... but the eyes of that Latvian gentleman looked similar to Alices. Same colour etc.  That's all.Hope there is good news soon.

Jim Lawes ● 4156d

Whenever I see that CCTV footage over Alice on the canal, I can t see her rucksack. Can anyone else see it?? It was found by the river .

Charlotte Carotenuto ● 4156d

They're also looking for a Latvian builder reported missing.See front page and Crimewatch http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/srMD18KTX7l55fnh8pY4VH/alice-gross-missing-person

Philippa Bond ● 4156d

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/srMD18KTX7l55fnh8pY4VH/alice-gross-missing-personThere's better CCTV showing her than that at Brentford Lock.It was a special 30th anniversary programme so I didn't watch absolutely everything.They're still looking for the cyclists to identify themselves or be identified.

Philippa Bond ● 4156d

I saw the main Crimewatch appeal for info about Alice on iPlayer and then it stopped working.Did they say whether they'd had any useful phone calls?Thanks

Phil Kay ● 4156d

I note that the police are also looking for another missing person - see the article about Alice on the front page.

Philippa Bond ● 4157d

Crimewatch has been moved back to 22:40 to accommodate another (pointless) debate on Scots Independence which could just as easily have been broadcast at 03:00 for all the difference it will make.Please note the new time for Crimewatch.

Nigel Brooks ● 4157d

See front page

Philippa Bond ● 4157d

Bump.Please keep awareness high - Alice is still missing.

Sam Salisbury ● 4158d

Hanwell RFC  played today in a #FindAlice stripPhotos herehttps://www.facebook.com/SteBroPhoto?fref=photo

Nigel Brooks ● 4160d

That's brilliant.  I see that Everyone Active in Acton are offering some photocopies too.

Philippa Bond ● 4161d

The lovely people at Staples on the Western Avenue were printing and laminating posters without charge in support of the campaign to find Alice. Give them a call.

Nigel Brooks ● 4162d

Georgina,If you're on it, there is a group on Facebook where some Admins can give you advice on posters / ribbons etc...

Bud Richards ● 4162d

Northfield Avenue festooned with ribbons too.Let's hope and keep hoping.

Anthony Waller ● 4162d

I couldn't see many posters on the Chiswick High Road yesterday.I have a few at home.  I know this is a BIG ask, but are there any companies that would be happy to print off some posters and/or donate some yellow ribbon in aid of #FindAlice please??Would anyone like to join me in (hopefully) flooding the CHR later?We MUST be hopeful.Thanks in advanceGeorgie xxp.s. I don't have a car

Georgina Flint ● 4162d

Yes Gerry, the yellow ribbons are part of the tireless work put in by this wonderful community as they hope and pray for the return of Alice Gross. Boston Road is 'ablaze' with ribbons. let's all hop that it 'triggers' something and that she is home safe and well soon.

Nigel Brooks ● 4162d

Went outdoors to buy a paper and noticed many yellow ribbons tied to lamp posts and trees in our road. Guess its for the safe return on the missing Hanwell girl. I hope all goes well in the end - I feel for her family and neighbours.

Gerry Tan ● 4162d

This is a great idea.  How generous of the flower stall.  This is community support.See front page article

Philippa Bond ● 4163d

The flower stall in west Ealing (opposite Sainsburys) is donating yellow ribbon. In Hanwell, the Hanwell Association of Traders will be covering lampposts, trees and shops with yellow ribbons in the town centre tomorrow morning. If you would like to help, please meet at THE little ART ROOM W7 3HT from 9.15am.

Viv Ellis ● 4163d

Taken from facebook page"FROM THE ADMINS. YELLOW RIBBONS FOR ALICE ON THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER. Alice is still missing. If she is still missing on Thursday it will be 2 weeks since she failed to come home. Many of you are suggesting using yellow ribbons to continue our awareness campaign and to show our community’s support and concern for Alice and her family at this very difficult time.We think this is a lovely idea. Yellow ribbons on trees, lampposts and railings would be a powerful expression of how our community feels and will continue our awareness campaign. We’ve spoken to Ealing Council (though not to other councils as yet) who are happy to support us and ask their operatives not to remove ribbons.So, with your support we would like to start this on Thursday 11th September. But we are going to need a lot of yellow ribbon! Ideally florist-type ribbon rather than fabric ribbon as it’s more water resistant. Any ideas? ‪#‎FindAlice  "

Philippa Bond ● 4163d

Second arrest BUT Alice is still missing.Police are asking for information and identification of two groups of towpath cyclists.  See article on home page.  Keep reading the facebook group:  Find Alice Gross

Philippa Bond ● 4166d

Awwwww no, please don't let it be

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4167d

Oh damn!My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Nigel Brooks ● 4167d

22.52.Man arrested in missing girl huntBreaking news on BBC website.Police hunting for missing London schoolgirl Alice Gross, 14, arrest man on suspicion of murder, Scotland Yard says

Jim Lawes ● 4167d

More info on the website and news asking for cyclists to come forward.  See article.

Philippa Bond ● 4167d

Another day, no news...Great to see a lot of cars carrying the posters now too...

Bud Richards ● 4168d

I feel for her family and neighbours and pray she'll be safe.

Gerry Tan ● 4169d

I understand the reasoning Bud, it's just so heart rending to see, I've just asked the lads at greenford tip to put some posters up as they get a lot of people through there daily, anything that may jog just one memory has got to be worth a shot

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4169d

I guess it's routine after a week or so Tracey ? They have to cover all angles. Fingers crossed...

Bud Richards ● 4169d

Aw no they're dragging the canal, please please please let it be a wild goose chase, I'm hoping she's staying away cos she think she's in trouble.

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4169d

Bud, it may be secondary but I feel privileged to part of a community that can 'gather round' at times like this.I do so hope and pray that she is found safe and well.

Nigel Brooks ● 4169d

This is sooooo secondary, but this awful time has ignited some community spirit which is lovely to see...

Bud Richards ● 4169d

I endorse Bud's and Nigel's thoughts, as are the whole of the Borough.  Just hoping and praying that Alice is found safe and well.

Elizabeth Anna Thaddeus ● 4169d

Me too Bud.Hopefully she is just sitting somewhere safe, at least that's what I pray.

Nigel Brooks ● 4169d

Hope there's nothing in this...http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-29060917

Bud Richards ● 4169d

https://twitter.com/findalicegross

Philippa Bond ● 4170d

I had to go into central london today and was over the moon the see poster right the way from Oxford circus out to high holborn, well done whoever put them out there, had a look around Piccadilly whilst I was there as well.

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4170d

This just been brought to my attention....http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-29049426

Bud Richards ● 4170d

It's incredible how social media is uniting and connecting people in the hunt for Alice. There is (as previously mentioned) a Facebook page as well as a Twitter page (@findalicegross) and she's trending high on Twitter too (#findalicegross).Moving away from the digital world, Ealing is plastered with posters and I even gto one through my door yesterday and was blown away at lunch today, to walk down to Enbankment and see posters here in Central London too.I really hope this ends well....!

Bud Richards ● 4170d

Lengthy piece on the BBC local news tonight. Let's hope Alice is found soon.

John Walker ● 4172d

I third those thanks! It's amazing how the community is  pulling together to help find Alice. If you haven't done so already please log on to Facebook and join the Find Alice Gross group.

Diane Gill ● 4172d

Add my thanks to that, any company that does something like that deserves the praise

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4172d

Can I send a huge heartfelt thanks to City Car Club for the free hire and mileage of a car to get posters out quicker and further than I would manage on a bicycle. We must increase the search  to get a lovely talented 14 yr old girl back home with her loving family.This post is to genuinely acknowledge CCC's support. It is too easy to complain about poor service and not publicise enough when service is superb. Thank you thank you City Car Club.and rarely does praise get mentioned.

Ben Owen ● 4173d

At least the bbc have picked up on her too

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4173d

Let's hope there is some good news soon.

Jim Lawes ● 4174d

Well despite driving round yesterday and today no joy, I'll be looking again tomorrow, glad to see posters in shop windows, please keep looking everyone

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4174d

Yes, extremely worrying.  As you said, Tracey, can't imagine the anguish Alice's mother is going through.  I will be out locally quite a lot over the weekend and will keep alert.  Needless to say, hoping she will be found safe and well very soon.

Elizabeth Anna Thaddeus ● 4175d

Alarming news about a missing local girl. We too will keep our eyes open for any possible sightings - well done folk and EalingToday for mentioning - its is a community matter.

Gerry Tan ● 4175d

Now on the front page, well done Annmarie that's how a community website should operate.

Nigel Brooks ● 4175d

I shall be running back and forth between northfields and greenford tip and will vary the route each time to keep an eye out for her, I can't comprehend how scared how mother must be

Tracey Mehdizadeh ● 4175d

I've Tweeted this on my 'W7 Hanwell' page which now has over 1,000 followers so hope this gets good visibility. Social Media can be so powerful this way at times...

Bud Richards ● 4175d

Ben If you or the family can e-mail a photo of Alice to Annmarie the Ealing today editor I am sure that she will put in on the front page.

Nigel Brooks ● 4176d