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Concerns grow for Dunedin teenager missing since January 25

February 5, 2020

Police are again appealing for sightings of a teenager missing from Balaclava, Dunedin.

Danielle Donkins, 15, is around 160cm tall and of a slim build, and was last seen on Saturday January 25.

Police say she may now be in the Timaru or the Christchurch areas.

Both police and Ms Donkins' family have concerns for her wellbeing.

Anyone who may have seen her, or has information on her whereabouts, is urged to call Police on 105. 

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