Five questioned over missing Walsall student 6 March 2013 Last updated at 17:42 Five people have been arrested by police investigating the disappearance of a student from Walsall. Zoya Anwar, 18, was last seen by friends at King Edward VI School in Handsworth, Birmingham, on 26 February. West Midlands Police said her disappearance was not reported until Friday and concerns have grown for her safety. Four men and a woman, aged between 27 and 48, all from the Walsall area have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap. Police said they were all known to Zoya and are currently being questioned. Officers have appealed for the public's help to trace the missing teenager. She is described as Asian, of slim build, 5ft 6in tall and with shoulder-length black hair. Bright future Police said the "straight-A" student was due to pick up her A-Level exam results from King Edward VI School on Thursday. Det Supt Joanne Chilton: "Obviously the fact we've had no contact from Zoya, our concern has escalated" In a statement, Elisabeth Wager, head teacher at the school, described Zoya as an accomplished pupil with an "exemplary school record" and "a bright future ahead of her." "She has firm friendships in the school and we are providing support as required to her friends and the wider school community," Ms Wager added. Det Supt Jo Chilton said house-to-house inquiries and forensic investigations were ongoing. "Zoya has never been missing before and it is very out of character for her," she said. Whilst we are keeping an open mind, we are very concerned for her and need to know she is safe and well as a matter of urgency. She said police were looking into a number of possibilities over her disappearance, including her running away from home or being taken against her will. In a press conference, Ch Supt Dave Sturman said the issue of arranged marriage "does not feature... at the moment" as part of the force's inquiries. West Midlands Police has set up a dedicated call centre for anyone with information about her disappearance.