Personal items belonging to a woman missing since for two weeks have been found close to a river as concerns for her safety grow, the police have said.
Lucy Charles, 39, was last seen on Station Road, Bangor-on-Dee at 5.34pm when she was captured on CCTV walking past the Royal Oak pub on December 22.
North Wales Police said personal items belonging to Lucy had been found during the search on the bank of the River Dee close to the Severn Trent Water Treatment Works.
They have renewed an appeal for public help but also warned about getting too close to the River Dee, which they said is in a ‘very dangerous state of flooding at this time’.
Chief Inspector Stephen Roberts of North Wales Police said yesterday evening: ‘Tomorrow, Lucy will have been missing for two weeks.
Lucy Charles, 39, went missing on December 22 and the force said searches are continuing for the woman who was last seen in Bangor-on-Dee
North Wales Police said personal items belonging to Lucy had been found during the search on the bank of the River Dee close to the Severn Trent Water Treatment Works
‘It has been a particularly difficult time for Lucy’s family, especially given that we just had the Festive period.
‘Lucy was last seen on the 22nd of December in Station Road, Bangor-on-Dee at 5.34pm when she was captured on CCTV walking past the Royal Oak.
‘Since this time extensive searches have taken place which have led us to find personal items of Lucy’s on the bank of the River Dee close to the Severn Trent Water Treatment Works. During the last two weeks we have carried out extensive enquiries and searches of both the river Dee and the local area.
‘I would like to thank everyone who has assisted in the searches including the local mountain rescue team, the fire service, the police helicopter and the police under water search team who have carried out extensive water based searches in difficult weather and water conditions, from Bangor on Dee to Chester. Their searches continue to take place.
‘I would also like thank members of the public who have responded to our earlier appeals. My ask is for anyone who was in Bangor on Dee on these dates to think back- did you see Lucy at all? She was wearing a navy padded coat, significantly with a Hi-Viz vest, khaki-coloured leggings and black boots. If you feel that you did then please contact North Wales Police either online or 101, even if you are not certain it was Lucy, please let us know.
‘The River Dee is in a very dangerous state of flooding at this time and I would urge members of the public not to venture near the river. Our searches continue; and Lucy’s family are being kept informed. Finally, my thoughts remain with Lucy’s family at this difficult time.’
Anyone who may have information is asked to contact North Wales Police urgently via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 46914.