The mother of missing Alice Gross has released a statement saying she wants to hear her daughter sing again, back home where she belongs.
A Youtube video of the 14-year-old performing an original composition has been released, over a week after Alice disappeared .
Alice's mother, Rosalind Hodgkiss, said: "One week on it is almost impossible to describe how much we are missing our daughter. Alice is a sensitive, thoughtful, kind, quirky, funny and loyal daughter, sister and friend.
"She is smart, creative and very passionate about her music. Alice is gifted in the performing arts and we just want her home so we can hear her sing once again. Alice is such a wonderful and loving daughter and a supportive and affectionate sister. Like most teenagers, she is into her clothes, make-up, shopping and taking selfies.
"There have been some tough times for Alice lately but as a family we do not dwell on this - we remember the good times, like when Alice sang 'you are my sunshine' on my 50th birthday or her playing in the snow in Italy. It is not just us as a family who miss Alice but Peggy our dog too. Alice loves Peggy and the two are inseparable.
"Alice please know we miss you and love you and we just want you home safe and well. Plus Peggy is hoping you will be back soon to take her for a walk. I would like to thank all the people that have supported us in finding Alice.
"Alice we love you and we miss you, you're not in any trouble we just want to know that you are safe and well and get you back home where you belong."
