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What is a police 'appeal'?
A police appeal is a public request for information, often made through media channels like news reports and social media. In cases like Angelica and Verity's disappearance, appeals are vital for gathering sightings or details from the public that could help officers locate them. They highlight key descriptions and last known movements to aid the search.
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