AN emotional appeal by the family of a missing prostitute has prompted a flood of calls to police from the public.
Rachel Wilson, 19, was last seen in Southfield Road, Middlesbrough, at about 11.30pm on Friday, May 31.
In an appeal for help tracing her daughter, Rachel's mother said that, despite her problems, Rachel never let a day go by without a visit or telephone call.
Yesterday, police said they received numerous calls to their incident room and confidential phone line.
Detective Superintendent Tony Hutchinson said: "I am very pleased with the increase in calls and the information we have received from the public and people who know Rachel."
The confidential helpline number, direct to Det Supt Hutchinson, is 0774-007 0624
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