THE mystery of a missing woman with a dragon tattoo who was last seen a year ago today continues.
A man has been rearrested and bailed in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of Charlene Hobbs, 36.
Charlene was last seen a year ago today, July 24
She has a distinctive dragon tattoo on her back that the public were asked to look out for
Today marks exactly one year since Charlene was last seen, her disappearance is being treated as a murder.
A reward of up to £20,000 for information on the disappearance of Charlene is being offered up by the charity Crimestoppers.
Charlene, from Cardiff, vanished after a trip to Morrisons, with CCTV from the store capturing her on July 23 last year.
The last confirmed sighting of her was a mobile phone photograph taken the day after at a property in Broadway, Adamsdown.
Charlene has a distinctive dragon tattoo on her back which the public were asked to look out for.
Two men, aged 45 and 43, and a 38-year-old woman, were arrested in connection with the investigation, but were released on bail pending further enquiries.
The 45-year-old man, now aged 46, has been further arrested by South Wales Police and released on bail as the hunt for Charlene continues.
So far, the investigation into Charlene’s disappearance has included ten media appeals, 400 people linked to the investigation spoken to, 629 properties visited, more than 1,000 hours of CCTV reviewed and 3,300 documents recorded.
Despite the desperate and tireless efforts of police, Charlene’s disappearance remains a mystery.
Cops probed dozens of sightings of Charlene around the time of her disappearance with several members of the public reporting seeing the missing woman.
A number of people contacted cops to say they saw Charlene with unknown individuals.
Officers urged the unknown individuals and any potential witnesses to come forward at the time, they have today reissued their appeal for information.
On July 29 last year Charlene was reportedly seen on the railway bridge, known locally as the Black Bridge.
Witnesses claimed the mum may have been wearing a blue jacket when she was seen.
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She was spotted walking in single file with two men, one of which was described as white, aged in his 30s or 40s, and of average height.
Nearly four months after she vanished, witnesses reported seeing Charlene at an Asda in Croyton, Cardiff.
She was allegedly spotted in the store on November 1 with a young boy who looked to be around four-years-old.
Another woman, around 40, with short burgundy dyed hair, approached Charlene and all three left the supermarket.
Later a Nissan Micra was seized as part of the investigation into Charlene’s disappearance.
It was found in St Helen’s Close, Abergavenny, on 29 October last year, the motor was originally red and largely painted black, but was found burnt-out.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Powell, from South Wales Police, said today: “The investigation into the disappearance of Charlene is complex and meticulous.
“Despite a huge number of enquiries, which are continuing, unfortunately no one has come forward with information about what has happened to Charlene or where she is.
“We remain committed to finding Charlene and a specialist team of officers and staff are focused on the investigation.”
DCI Powell added: “Charlene is a mother, a sister, a daughter, and a friend to many.
“We understand that this is an extremely difficult time and, like us, they are desperate for answers.
“Charlene’s family are supported by a family liaison officer, and we continue to communicate with them in line with their wishes, only to have contact when there is a significant development.
“If anyone has information, no matter how insignificant it might seem, please come forward not just for us, but for Charlene and her family.”
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