COPS have urged locals to check their sheds as they ramp up the search for a missing mum who vanished on a trip to Morrisons.
Specialist search teams have been deployed to hunt for Charlene Hobbs, 35, who disappeared on July 24, 2024 in Adamsdown, Cardiff.
Charlene Hobbs, 35, went out shopping with bare shoulders and never came home again from Morrisons
Police issued a CCTV image of Charlene which showed her dragon tattoo
South Wales PoliceCharlene has not been seen since July, say police[/caption]
Areas across South Wales will be thoroughly investigated, including derelict premises, vehicles and open land.
Police forces from different areas will coordinate the search to try and track down Charlene, who hasn’t been seen for almost six months.
They have appealed to people living in the Splott and Roath areas to check their outbuildings and empty properties, where the woman may have taken shelter.
A spokesperson from South Wales Police, said they would continue to “engage with the local community” in order to secure Charlene’s whereabouts.
Speaking to those who might hold any information and delivering leaflets to key addresses are among their top priorities.
He added: “There remain several possible explanations for Charlene’s disappearance, and I am maintaining an open mind as we do all we can to establish what has happened to her.
“I do believe that answers as to where Charlene is lie in the community and that members of the public can assist us returning Charlene to her family.”
The cops urged residents to come forward with information “no matter how insignificant” they may feel it is.
They added: “Charlene is a mother, a sister, a daughter, and a friend to many. Like us, they are all extremely concerned for her welfare and are desperate for answers.”
In December, the force released images of the missing mum which showed her dragon tattoo.
Further mobile phone analysis suggested that Charlene may have been texting and calling people known to her earlier that evening.
The photo of Charlene shared by the cops was verified as being taken in Broadway at 6.07am on July 24.
Charlene was wearing the same strapless top as the previous day when she was spotted on CCTV at a local Morrisons store.
South Wales Police said officers conducted extensive enquiries since she went missing.
They spoke to the missing person’s friends and looked through CCTV footage of areas Charlene is “known to frequent”.
One of the vehicles seized as part of the investigation into the woman’s disappearance was a Nissan Micra found in St Helen’s Close, Abergavenny, on 29 October.
The car was originally red and largely painted black, but was burnt when discovered.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Powell, from South Wales Police, said: “Charlene is a mother, a sister, a daughter, and a friend to many.
“Like us, they are all very concerned for her welfare and are desperate for answers.
“There are several possible explanations for Charlene’s disappearance, and we are keeping an open mind as we do all we can to establish what has happened to her.”
At the time, police appealed for information regarding the calls and messages Charlene sent.
Two men, aged 45 and 43, and a 38-year-old woman, who were arrested in connection with the investigation, were later released on bail pending further enquiries.
Last month, Charlene’s family urged their loved one to come home.
“Charlene, we are desperate to have you home,” they said in a statement.
“We have been out looking for you and will continue to do all we can to try to find you, and to understand what may have happened.
“We would ask that any friends of Charlene’s or anyone who may know her, who may have any information about her disappearance to please come forward.”
A spokesperson for South Wales police added: “We can only imagine how distressing this must be for Charlene’s family and friends.
“We continue to do everything possible, with the information available, to find her.
“We are keeping an open mind as to Charlene’s movements and whereabouts.
“We are extremely grateful to the public who have contacted us with information and possible sightings.
“These are all being fully investigated but unfortunately none have yet been confirmed as being Charlene.”
Specialist search teams have been deployed to hunt for Charlene
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