Missing schoolgirl Lorna Vickerage, 14, is found near Euston station

 
Missing: Lorna Vickerage was last seen with John Bush
14 June 2013
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A 14-year-old girl who went missing with a convicted fraudster has been found near Euston station.

Lorna Vickerage was found in central London with family friend John Bush, 35, who was arrested, South Yorkshire Police said.

A spokesman said the pair were spotted by an off-duty police officer at 2.35pm.

The news follows a nationwide police operation which began on Monday when Lorna disappeared from her home near Doncaster.

Police said she had been spotted with Bush, who has been described as an accomplished and professional fraudster, in Doncaster, then Leicestershire and then Hertfordshire.

Earlier today, Lorna's mother, Christine Vickerage, made an emotional plea for her daughter's safe return.

Speaking outside Doncaster police station, she said: "John, if you're watching this, fetch our Lorna home. Lorna - you're in no trouble. Just come home, sweetheart."

Detectives said Lorna and Bush had been spotted in Watford last night.

The pair tried to check into a hotel in the Hertfordshire town at 11pm but the card Bush wanted to use was declined, police said.

The investigation had already shifted to Leicestershire and a Ford Mondeo the pair are believed to have been using was recovered near a hotel in Leicester.

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