Found Deceased UK - Laurel Aldridge, 62, missing from Walberton near Arundel, W Sussex, undergoing chemo, 14 Feb 2023

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The Office star Mackenzie Crook has appealed to the public for help in finding his sister-in-law, who has gone missing in West Sussex.

The British actor, who is also known for roles in Pirates Of The Caribbean and Worzel Gummidge, said the family were 'obviously really worried'.

Sussex Police said it was growing 'increasingly concerned' about Laurel Aldridge, who has been missing from the Walberton area, near Arundel, since Tuesday.

The force said Ms Aldridge, 62, may have travelled as far north as Bignor Hill.

Speaking to ITV, Crook said the disappearance of his sister-in-law, who is undergoing chemotherapy, was 'very out of character'.

Sussex Police said it was growing 'increasingly concerned' about Laurel Aldridge, who has been missing from the Walberton area, near Arundel, since Tuesday.

The force said Ms Aldridge, 62, may have travelled as far north as Bignor Hill.

Speaking to ITV, Crook said the disappearance of his sister-in-law, who is undergoing chemotherapy, was 'very out of character'.

Mackenzie Crook begs public to help find his missing relative

The British actor, who is also known for roles in Pirates Of The Caribbean and Worzel Gummidge, said the family were 'obviously really worried'.

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Laurel Aldridge has been missing since yesterday morning after leaving the home she shares with her husband in Walberton, near Arundel.

Laurel’s son-in-law Charlie Wheeler said they are worried the mum of three, who is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatment, might be experiencing a mental health episode.

Laurel, who often takes her dogs out for walks, left the house with no keys, did not take her car and did not take her pets.

She did not let anyone know she was going out or where she would be going.

Sussex Police are searching for Laurel and a coastguard team and helicopter went out last night to look for her, but to no avail.

“She left the house at 7.20 yesterday morning,” said Mr Wheeler.

“We saw her on the Ring doorbell and all she had was warm clothes on her.

“She had a jumper, a jacket, a hat and some walking boots.

“But she didn’t have any keys, she didn’t have any cards, she didn’t take the car, she didn’t take her dogs and she’s just vanished.

“We don’t know where she’s gone.

“She’s currently undergoing chemo treatment and we’re worried she might be having some sort of mental health episode.”

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Cancer patient, 62, goes missing - family urge people to 'keep eyes peeled'

The concerned family of missing Laurel Aldridge from Arundel have appealed for people to “keep an eye out” for the 62-year-old.

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[MsMiniSleuth]

We’re growing increasingly concerned for Laurel Aldridge, who has been missing from Walberton, near Arundel, since yesterday.

She may have travelled as far north as Bignor Hill, and we’re urging anyone who sees her to please call 999 quoting 347 of 14/02.

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The force said Ms Aldridge, 62, may have travelled as far north as Bignor Hill.

Speaking to ITV, Crook said the disappearance of his sister-in-law, who is undergoing chemotherapy, was "very out of character".

He said extensive searches were taking place and urged people to look in their back gardens and other places where she may have sought refuge.

"She left her house early Tuesday morning and she's not been seen since," he told ITV.

"That's in the Walberton area where a lot of people are looking in the local woodlands along the roads and stuff like that.

"I'd really like to appeal to people to go out into their back gardens and have a look in places where she she might have taken rest.

"She's been missing out for three nights - we're entering the fourth one now (so), we're obviously really worried.

"If I could appeal to everyone, even if they checked before, check again in likely places where she might have crept in to lay down for the night."

Mackenzie Crook joins search for missing sister-in-law in West Sussex

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We are continuing to be concerned for the welfare of missing Laurel Aldridge, 62, from Walberton, near Arundel.

She is considered to be very vulnerable and anyone with information of Laurel’s whereabouts is asked to report it to us.

Laurel was last seen leaving her home on Tuesday morning (February 14) wearing a turquoise fleece, a maroon tartan scarf and brown hat. She also had a grey puffer jacket with her.

Laurel is described as being around 5’4” with grey/blonde highlighted hair and sometimes wears glasses.

Detective Sergeant Alan Fenn said: “We would like to thank the public for the information which has been provided to us thus far. Our officers are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry and are determined to find Laurel. We would be grateful if residents in the Walberton and Slindon areas could check their outbuildings for any sightings of Laurel. Also, anyone who was in the Walberton area on Tuesday morning or has video footage of someone matching Laurel’s description is asked to report it to us. The family are being supported by a dedicated officer and being updated with the investigation.”

Please report any information of Laurel’s whereabouts to us by calling 101 if it is non-urgent or 999 if it is urgent quoting serial number 347 of 14/02.

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Bless her. Really hope it has just got a bit too much and she's taking some time away. Cancer is such a vile thing.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

The son of a woman who has gone missing in West Sussex has described her disappearance as "like a nightmare".

Laurel Aldridge, 62, has not been seen since 07:20 GMT on 14 February, when she left her home in Walberton, near Arundel.

Her brother-in-law, actor Mackenzie Crook, has been helping in the search.

Her family believe she is still in the area and her son, Matthew Aldridge, appealed for people to check sheds, outbuildings and doorbell footage.

"It is terrible, it's like a nightmare, in a way we're waiting to wake up from it," he said, "but we've got each other and we've received a lot of love and support from the wider community and that's really helping us get through.

"We're continuing to look in the local woodlands and fields. She loved nature so we think that's perhaps where she's gone."

Ms Aldridge is receiving chemotherapy, which Mr Aldridge said "adds to the urgency" of the search, and he believes could be the reason for her disappearance.

He said: "We think that having chemotherapy is a huge stress and this might have triggered a lapse in her mental health."

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Son describes disappearance of Laurel Aldridge as 'a nightmare'

Laurel Aldridge, sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook, vanished from her home on 14 February.

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Anyone who has driven in the Arun area of West Sussex since Tuesday, February 14, is being asked to check their dashcam footage for sightings of Laurel Aldridge, 62, from Walberton.

Officers are particularly keen for people driving in the area since Tuesday (February 14) to check their dashcam footage if they have used, but not limited to, the following roads:

The A27 in both directions between Fontwell and Arundel
The A29 in both directions between Fontwell and Houghton
Anyone driving in the Slindon area
Anyone driving in the Walberton area

When reviewing the footage, if there is someone which matches Laurel’s description please report it to police online or call 101 quoting Operation Accrue.

Laurel is described as being around 5’4” with grey/blonde highlighted hair and sometimes wears glasses.

Laurel was last seen wearing a turquoise fleece, a maroon tartan scarf and brown hat. She also had a grey waist length puffer jacket with her which she is likely to have been wearing.

Detective Sergeant Alan Fenn said: “We are continuing to pursue multiple lines of enquiry and would thank any members of the public who have provided information to us so far. We may have information which could place Laurel’s last known location. To be in that location it’s likely Laurel would have crossed a busy road where people would have been driving in the area at the time.

"I am urging people who were driving in this area or near to this area of Arun to review their dashcam footage to see if there is anyone who matches Laurel’s description.

"We have a dedicated officer who is in contact Laurel’s family and will continue to support them throughout this investigation. Please continue to look out for Laurel and call 101 with non-urgent information and 999 if this information is urgent quoting Operation Accrue.”

This information can also be reported to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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This is my friends BILs mum. They're all so worried about her. I saw them share that she was missing on Instagram but I expected her to be found quickly. I really hope she's OK.

 

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Police searching for Laurel Aldridge, who has been missing since 14 February, have urged drivers to check dashcam footage.
Ms Aldridge, 62, who is the sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook, was last seen when she left her home in Walberton, near Arundel, West Sussex.
Mr Crook has been helping in the search, which her son Matthew has described as a "nightmare".
Anyone who has driven in the Arun area since Tuesday has been asked for help.

Det Sgt Alan Fenn from Sussex Police said the force was pursuing "multiple lines of enquiry" and had information which could place Ms Aldridge's last known location.
"To be in that location it's likely Laurel would have crossed a busy road where people would have been driving in the area at the time," he said.

He has asked people to review their footage if they have driven in the following areas:

• The A27 in both directions between Fontwell and Arundel
• The A29 in both directions between Fontwell and Houghton
• Anyone driving in the Slindon area
• Anyone driving in the Walberton area

Laurel Aldridge: Dashcam footage appeal in search for missing woman

Laurel Aldridge, sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook, vanished from her home on 14 February.

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[MsMiniSleuth]

Police searching for the sister-in-law of actor Mackenzie Crook believe she may have crossed busy roads since she went missing.

The British actor, who is known for roles in The Office, Pirates Of The Caribbean and Worzel Gummidge, said the family were “obviously really worried”.

Laurel Aldridge, 62, was reported missing from her home in Walberton, in the Arundel area of West Sussex, on Tuesday, February 14.

Speaking to ITV, Mr Crook said the disappearance of his sister-in-law, who is undergoing chemotherapy,

Sussex Police said it may have information which could place her last known location, and to reach this destination Mrs Aldridge may have crossed busy roads including the A27 and A29.

Detective Sergeant Alan Fenn said: “We are continuing to pursue multiple lines of enquiry and would thank any members of the public who have provided information to us so far..."

Mackenzie Crook’s missing sister-in-law Laurel Aldridge ‘may have crossed busy road’

Sussex Police may have information which could identify Laurel Aldridge’s last known location

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“All of us are thinking about her alone out there in the night,” said son-in-law Charles Wheeler. “We just want to get her back in the warm, surrounded by people that she loves.”

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"If I could appeal to everyone," he told ITV news, "even if they checked before, check again in likely places where she might have crept in to lay down for the night."

“She’s just a warm, loving person – her family are everything to her,” Mr Wheeler added. “She’s so loved, and we all really miss her. We want her back home, where she belongs, surrounded by all of us."

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Mr Wheeler added that, for all the fear around Laurel’s disappearance, the family are grateful for the continued support of the community. “We’ve had so much support from the local community, and from family friends. It’s not just her children and their friends, it’s really branched out,” he said. “In times like these, when it’s so dark, it’s seeing the light and the support from other people that keeps you moving.”

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/youre-so-loved-familys-message-to-missing-walberton-laurel-aldridge-4034438

 

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Officers are continuing their search for a missing woman as concerns grow for her welfare.​

Laurel Aldridge has been missing from Walberton, near Arundel, since February 14, with police spotted searching the area around Slindon Cricket Club.

Police have conducted extensive searches to find the missing 62-year-old, including dogs, drones and a police helicopter.

Chief Superintendent Howard Hodges expressed his concerns for Laurel’s safety and said: “Laurel is vulnerable and that’s exactly why we’ve had a comprehensive investigation with a range of searches and a vast number of inquiries to try and locate her, which so far we haven’t been able to do.”

Police continue search for Laurel Aldridge as concerns grow for her welfare

Officers are continuing their search for a missing woman as concerns grow for her welfare.

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We are continuing to carry out extensive searches for Laurel Aldridge missing from Walberton, near Arundel.

The 62-year-old who is considered to be very vulnerable was last seen leaving her home on Tuesday morning (February 14).

Officers have conducted house to house enquiries and search team officers with dogs have searched a significant area of West Sussex since Laurel was reporting missing. They have been joined by the NPAS helicopter, drones and the volunteer specialist Sussex search teams.

Chief Superintendent Howard Hodges said: “We would like to thank the public for the information which has been provided to us thus far. Our officers have been working around the clock pursuing multiple lines of enquiry and are determined to find Laurel.

“We are working closely with Laurel’s family, offering them support and providing them with regular updates on the investigation. They too have also appealed for information to help find her, stating they just want to bring her home safely.

Laurel was last seen wearing a grey puffer jacket, a turquoise fleece, a maroon tartan scarf and a brown hat. Laurel is around 5’4” with grey/blonde highlighted hair and sometimes wears glasses.

“As part of our appeal, we would be grateful if residents in the Walberton and Slindon areas could check their outbuildings for any sightings of Laurel and ask anyone to come forward who has any CCTV footage or dashcam footage of someone matching Laurel’s description and to report it to us."

Please report any information of Laurel’s whereabouts to us by calling 101 if it is non-urgent or ring 999 if it is urgent quoting Operation Accrue.

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20 February 2023

Office star Mackenzie Crook describes 'bleak' hunt for sister-in-law as police appeal for dashcam footage

British actor Mackenzie Crook has once again appealed for help in finding his missing sister-in-law, as police reveal she may have crossed 'several busy roads' on the day she went missing.

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Actor Mackenzie Crook's missing sister-in-law Mrs Aldridge ‘may have crossed busy road’ as police urge public to check video doorbells. Picture: Sussex Police / Getty

''Describing his sister-in-law as a "keen walker", Crook described the search as "bleak" and like finding a "needle in a haystack".

''With one reported sighting placing Mrs Aldridge near Slindon Cricket Club on the day of her disappearance, police are now urging members of the public who may have been in the area on the day to check doorbell, CCTV and dash-cam footage.''

Crook, originally from Dartford, Kent, spoke publicly on Friday as he believed his sister-in-law was still in the Walberton area.

Mrs Aldridge measures 5’4” and has grey/blonde highlighted hair and wears glasses on occasion.

Anyone with information should contact Sussex Police or alternatively call 101.''

 

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It's a densely populated area with quite a few major roads mentioned. Someone must have seen her or have dashcam footage of LA.
Have Police checked Bluebells Wood I wonder? She was seen near Slindon Cricket Club on the day she disappeared (as per article linked above) one would think the woods, close to the Cricket club would be worth looking at.

 

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The Office star Mackenzie Crook has issued another desperate plea to track down his sister-in-law who went missing a week ago after skipping a chemotherapy session.

Laurel Aldridge, 62, was reported missing from her home in Walberton, in the Arundel area of West Sussex last Tuesday.

Since her disappearance, Mr Crook - who is best known for roles in The Office, Pirates Of The Caribbean and Worzel Gummidge - has called for the public to keep an eye out for her in the West Sussex area.

Speaking today he said: 'She left the house with nothing but what she was wearing, with no keys and no phone. She has not been seen since.

'She missed her fifth chemo session last Tuesday and we think that is what has triggered some sort of crisis in her and she has gone off for a long walk somewhere.

'We are really clutching at straws now after a week,' he told ITV's Good Morning Britain.

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The Office star Mackenzie Crook's sister-in-law missing for one week

Laurel Aldridge (pictured), 62, was reported missing from her home in Walberton, in the Arundel area of West Sussex last Tuesday.

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The Office star Mackenzie Crook has issued another desperate plea to track down his sister-in-law who went missing a week ago after skipping a chemotherapy session.

Laurel Aldridge, 62, was reported missing from her home in Walberton, in the Arundel area of West Sussex last Tuesday.

Since her disappearance, Mr Crook - who is best known for roles in The Office, Pirates Of The Caribbean and Worzel Gummidge - has called for the public to keep an eye out for her in the West Sussex area.

Speaking today he said: 'She left the house with nothing but what she was wearing, with no keys and no phone. She has not been seen since.

'She missed her fifth chemo session last Tuesday and we think that is what has triggered some sort of crisis in her and she has gone off for a long walk somewhere.

'We are really clutching at straws now after a week,' he told ITV's Good Morning Britain.

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The Office star Mackenzie Crook's sister-in-law missing for one week

Laurel Aldridge (pictured), 62, was reported missing from her home in Walberton, in the Arundel area of West Sussex last Tuesday.

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Possible that the ‘crisis’ came before the missed chemo appt and not the other way round as suggested.
I wonder if it’s unusual that she didn’t take phone or keys on her walk? Possibly because this has been mentioned she normally would have.

JMO

 

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Sussex Police officers are searching private land in the hunt for missing Laurel Aldridge.

Mrs Aldridge, sister-in-law to The Office actor Mackenzie Crook, was reported missing on February 14.

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Sussex Police said it was continuing the search for Mrs Aldridge on private land on Tuesday, after she went missing from her home in Walberton, in the Arundel area of West Sussex.

She was last spotted at Slindon Cricket Club, a 10 minute drive from Walberton, and there were two Sussex Police dog unit vehicles as well as another car with missing posters stuck to its rear windscreen parked at the club.

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Another person, who works at a village business and also did not want to be named, said: “The police have been great, knocking on everybody’s doors.

“We get so many customers it’s hard to know if she might have come in.

“A woman went missing from Barnham a few years ago but they found her body in the woods a year later.”

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Police comb private land in search for missing Laurel Aldridge

Sussex Police dog unit vehicles were present at Slindon Cricket Club where Laurel Aldridge was last seen on February 14.

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