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Leicestershire Police appeal for help finding heavily pregnant Charlie Ryan, 31

Leicestershire Police are appealing for help to find Charlie Ryan, 31, who is heavily pregnant and was reported missing in Leicester on Friday. Police say they are "extremely concerned" for her welfare.

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The story, neutrally told

Mixed · 2Leicestershire Police have appealed for public help to find Charlie Ryan, a 31-year-old woman who is heavily pregnant. Mixed · 2She was reported missing on Friday morning, having last been seen in the Groby Road area of Leicester near the New Parks Way roundabout, which the Mirror's quoted police statement gives as the Glenfrith Way/New Parks Way roundabout. Mixed · 2Police describe her as white, 5ft 5in (165cm) tall, with bright blonde hair, last seen wearing a black jacket, grey jumper, black leggings and black shoes.

Mixed · 2Officers said they were "extremely concerned" for her welfare and that active inquiries were continuing; the Mirror reports the police statement as saying her family are also extremely concerned. Mixed · 2Police said inquiries so far indicate she may be in the Northfields area of Leicester. Mixed · 2Anyone who has seen her or knows where she is has been asked to contact police; the Mirror gives the contact as 999, quoting incident 159 of 2 October.

Left · 1The Mirror adds that people have shared the appeal on social media, with some posting hopes that she and her baby are safe; the coverage does not report any sign yet of where she is.

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Left2 outlets

Framing
Urgent-appeal story with a dramatic headline, quoting the full police statement and adding social media reaction.
Emphasis
Urgency, family concern, the unborn baby's safety and public sympathy.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not note which police figure or force spokesperson issued the statement.
Charged language
“vanishes”“urgent plea”“major search”
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“A major search is underway to find a heavily pregnant woman who has gone missing with police and her family "extremely concerned".” — Daily Mirror

Centre1 outlet

Framing
Short, factual appeal notice relaying the police description and request for information.
Emphasis
Physical description, last known location and police concern.
Leaves out or plays down
Does not give the incident number or reaction from the public.
For example
“Officers said they were "extremely concerned" for her welfare and active inquiries were continuing to find her.” — BBC News

Right0 outlets

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