LAST UPDATE | 9 Jun 2023

POLICE IN NORTHERN Ireland are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses in their search for Chloe Mitchell who  went missing in Co Antrim last week. 

The 21-year-old was last seen in Ballymena Town centre in the early hours of Friday, 2 June.

She was last seen by family on Friday, 2 June. She was then seen on CCTV walking in the direction of James Street and was wearing a green and black Northface style jacket, a white t-shirt, leggings and Nike trainers.

The PSNI has now launched a criminal investigation into her disappearance. 

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Lurgan, Co Armagh yesterday and is “currently helping police with their enquiries”. 

In a statement today, PSNI Mid East Antrim District Commander, Superintendent Gillian Kearney, said she is “appealing directly to Chloe to make contact with the police, family or friends so that we know you are safe and well”. 

“I am also asking the public to contact us if they have seen Chloe,” Kearney said. 

“We are becoming increasingly concerned about Chloe’s safety. It is completely out of character for her not to be in contact with her family, who are being supported by specialist officers during this worrying time,” she said.

Kearney thanked the public and search and rescue teams for their help in trying to locate Chloe. 

“If you have any information, even if you think it might not be important enough to share, please contact the police on 101, quoting reference number 2262 of 05/06/23,” Kearney said. 

“What you tell us could hold the key to finding Chloe.” 

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.