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Shannon found: timeline
As reports emerge that Shannon Matthews has been found safe and well, we look back at the days since she first disappered.
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Tuesday 19 February
3.15pm - Shannon reported missing. She was last seen leaving Westmoor Junior school at this time.
Wednesday 20 February
Shannon's mothers plea for her daughter to return home. First leaflets handed out.
Thursday 21 February
Possible new sighting of Shannon
Friday 22 February
Police release CCTV footage of Shannon leaving and entering the Swimming Pool.
Saturday 23 February
Police receive over 300 calls from the public. Over 200 homes searched.
Sunday 24 February
St James Church, Heckmondwike began their service with prayers for Shannon's safe return.
Monday 25 February
50 specialist police officers search bins on the route Shannon would have taken home.
Tuesday 26 February
Police search bins in Dewsbury Moor and carry out a huge information seek.Police say they fear Shannon may have been kidnapped.
Wednesday 27 February
Almost 8,000 people join a Facebook group named 'Help Find Shannon Matthews'.
Thursday 28 February
X Factor star Leona Lewis makes a plea for for Shannon Matthews to come home safe and sound.
Saturday 1 March
Specialist body search dogs have been brought in to help police in their hunt for missing Dewsbury girl Shannon Matthews.
Sunday 2 March
In an emotional plea the mother of missing nine-year-old Shannon Matthews urged anyone holding her to let her go.An exhausted and weepy Karen Matthews said today that she believed someone had Shannon and pleaded for her safe return. The 32-year-old admitted that her daughter had a habit of not coming straight home, but dismissed any suggestion that she had run away.
Monday 3 March
Police today revealed that they now had Shannon's full DNA thanks to the co-operation of her family and fingerprints from her school books.
Tuesday 4 March
Police release recording of the 999 call made by the mother of missing nine-year-old Shannon Matthews.
Thursday 6 March
Heartfelt messages of love and support from across the UK and into Europe have flooded into the home of worry-stricken Karen Matthews. Police draft in a JCB digger to help with the search.
Friday 7 March
Police have released a new photograph of Dewsbury schoolgirl Shannon Matthews as part of their massive operation to find the missing nine-year-old. The new image shows the youngster smiling and looking relaxed in her school uniform at the start of a new term at West Moor Junior School.
Saturday 8 March
Shannon's beloved pet dog provides a rare smile amidst family's anguish
Monday 10 March
The father of Shannon Matthews has made a heartfelt appeal for anyone holding her to let her go.
Tuesday 11 March
Community walk planned in tribute to missing Shannon.
Wednesday 12 March
Friends and family of Shannon take to the streets for a sponsored walk
Thursday, March 13
Shannon's mum Karen believes someone she knows has snatched her daughter.
Friday, March 14
Shannon has been found alive.
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