TWO schoolgirls have vanished after they were last seen together in the early hours, as police issue an urgent appeal.

Angelica, 11, and Verity, 12, have been missing from Rugby since Saturday at around 4am.

Local police say they are growing increasingly concerned about the girls’ welfare.

They are believed to be together and have links to Rugby and Cornwall.

Police issued an initial appeal late on Saturday before a second appeal was issued at 2am on Sunday morning with a more recent photo of Angelica.

They were last seen in the Newbold area of Rugby.

Rugby Police has urged anyone with information to call 999 and quote incident 123 of August 8.

A spokesperson said: “We are continuing to appeal for information to help locate Angelica and Verity who went missing from Rugby yesterday, and have included a more recent photo of Angelica.

“The girls, aged 11 and 12, were spotted in the Newbold area of Rugby at around 4am.

“We would urge anyone who sees them or knows where they might be to call 999 immediately quoting incident number 123 of 8 August.”

The initial appeal read: “Have you seen 11-year-old Angelica and 12-year-old Verity?

“The girls, who are believed to be together, were reported missing from Rugby this morning and our officers are growing increasingly concerned for their welfare.

“They have links to Rugby and Cornwall.

“Anyone who sees them or has information as to their whereabouts is asked to call 999 quoting incident number 123 of 8 August.”