COPS have deployed underwater search teams and sniffer dogs to scour a top UK water sports park in their hunt for missing Rachel Booth.
The mum-of-three, 38, was last seen at Sandiway Garage in the Northwich area of Cheshire, at 3.50am on Saturday, July 19.
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Cheshire PoliceCCTV captured Rachel Booth at a petrol station at around 3.50am on Saturday[/caption]
FacebookThe mum-of-three described as 5ft 9in tall, of a slim build, and with blonde hair[/caption]
ZenpixOfficers on the scene in Northwich this afternoon[/caption]
CCTV shows Rachel in the petrol station, on the A556, at around 3.50am.
She is described as 5ft 9in tall, of a slim build, and with blonde hair.
It is believed Rachel was wearing black leggings and a black top at the time she disappeared.
Cops have been spotted at the Wild Shore Delamere water sports park today.
They have deployed sniffer dogs to help with the desperate search.
Divers and specialist Underwater Search Teams are also at the scene this afternoon.
The force closed the local holiday attraction as part of their investigation earlier today.
It has also emerged a staff member who works at the Sandiway Garage claimed the mum-of-three came in to buy milk and wine.
Issac Carolan, 19, The Sun: “I spoke to my colleague who had served her on Saturday morning.
“She bought milk and wine and jogged from 45 minutes away.”
He added: “But it didn’t seem weird, she didn’t seem disturbed or flustered.”
Meanwhile, at a Premier store in Barnton, the area where Rachel lives, staff and customers were shocked by her disappearance.
Raj Kaur, 30, who works at the shop, said: “She is a lovely clever lady – always coming in here for her parcels.
“She is very active and very nice we all liked her.”
A middle-aged mum, who declined to give her name, said: “I knew her from the school and she was always pleasant – she has three boys at the school.”
Cheshire Police have urged anyone who has seen Rachel, or knows where she is, to police on 101, quoting incident number 2136439.
Superintendent Paul Hughes said: “We are currently following a number of enquiries to trace Rachel and we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.
“As part of our investigation, our officers and partner agencies, including the Underwater Search Team and Cheshire Search and Rescue, are conducting enquiries in the Oakmere and surrounding areas where it is believed Rachel travelled to, and we would like to thank local businesses for their patience and understanding while these are currently ongoing.
“Investigators are following all lines of enquiry and anyone who has seen Rachel since she was reported missing is asked to contact us. The same goes for anyone who has any information on her whereabouts.
“We would also like to appeal directly to Rachel to get in touch to let us know you are OK.
“You can report information to Cheshire Police via 101 or through www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us quoting IML-2136439.”
A spokesperson for Wild Shore Delamere, a water-based adventure hub, added: “Due to ongoing police investigations in the surrounding area, Wildshore Delamere will remain closed tomorrow, Sunday, July 20th.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
“The incident is unrelated to Wild Shore – however, we wish to help as much as possible – so we will be closing the site until further notice.
“If your booking is affected by this closure, please contact our customer services team. We’ll be happy to arrange a refund or reschedule your session for a later date. Thank you for your understanding.”
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Cheshire PoliceRachel was last seen in running gear[/caption]
ZenpixThe desperate search is ongoing this afternoon[/caption]
ZenpixOfficers at Wild Shore Delamere water sports park[/caption]
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