A desperate mother has appealed for her daughter to come home safe after she vanished from her home without a word.
Lily Higgins, 18, was captured on her smart doorbell camera leaving her family home in Leicestershire at 2.30 pm on Wednesday.
Police launched a drone search for the teenager through the night with locals and family continuing the search for Lily as the sun rose on Thursday.
Her mother Joanna Swindin told Metro: ‘She left the house at 2.30 yesterday.
‘She left her phone and bank card at home.
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‘Lily is so smart and witty. Lily is a very sceptical person so I doubt she would meet up with someone and she avoids public transport and social situations.
‘Ever since she was poorly, she likes routine. All the neighbours know she leaves at exactly the same time every day for her walks.
‘She eats at the same time and showers at the same time.
‘She’s not a very social girl but has a heart of gold.’
Lily was described as vulnerable by friends, as family urged anyone to report any sightings to police.
Her mum explained: ‘Recently she got upset very easily and we can’t think of anywhere she would go.
‘Family, friends and police have been searching through the night.
‘We need any information no matter how small, any sightings of her.
In a direct appeal to Lily she said: ‘Please get in touch with family or police.
‘We miss her, we love her and we want her back home safe with us.
‘Me, her brother and sisters need her and we’re here to support her if she’s struggling. We are hoping to find her soon.’
Leicestershire Police sent a specialist search team out looking for Lily overnight.
A spokesman said: ‘Lily left her home address in Torridon Close, Leicester, around 2.30pm yesterday (Wednesday) and has not been seen since.
‘She was reported missing shortly before 8pm and officers and her family are very concerned for her welfare.
‘Lily is 5ft 2ins tall, slim build with long blonde hair and greenish blue eyes.
‘When she left her, it is believed she was wearing a black puffer coat, black jogging bottoms, black trainers with a black and grey checked scarf.
‘Police have released an image taken from the home doorbell camera that shows Lily leaving the home address.
‘The police drone has also been used to assist with searching.’
Anyone who has seen her or has information that could assist in the police search, call 101, quoting incident number 621 of 17 September.
