Police launch desperate search for missing siblings who are banned from being in parents' care

A desperate search has been launched to track down three young siblings who are missing. Betsy, eight, Jolene, five, and Pauly-Boi, three, are subject to a court order preventing them from being in the care of their parents.

Gloucestershire Constabulary have issued an appeal to trace the three youngsters, from Cheltenham, with the force saying it is concerned for their welfare.

The schoolkids are believed to be with Jessica, their mother. They were last seen around noon on Friday, but their current whereabouts is unknown.

Pauly-Boi is described as having dark blond hair, Jolene as having mousey brown hair, and Betsy as having long blonde hair.

Their mother Jessica is described as being tall and of a slim build with a pale complexion. It is not yet known what they were wearing when they disappeared.

Detective Inspector Faye Bennett said: “I am appealing directly to Jessica or anyone who may be with the children to make contact with us immediately.

“We want to check that the children are safe and well and would urge anyone with information to please make contact with the police.”

Anyone who has seen the children or knows of their whereabouts is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident 343 of March 22. Police said members of the public should dial 999 if the children are present at the time.

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