Found Deceased UK - Lucy Charles, 39, last seen in Bangor-On-Dee, N Wales around 10am, 22 Dec 2023

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Wow can't believe this lady has been missing so long and I've only just come across this via WS.

As others have said it's strange how some cases get picked up within days and others not for weeks if at all :(

Sadly it does seem like she has entered the water in some capacity
 
I wonder if the belongings found in the river were the bag she was carrying? Perhaps there is an assumption that if someone was to deliberately self harm in a river, they would leave things like a bag on the riverbank, not take it into the river with them. Though I can’t help but wonder if belongings left on the bank would have been swept in by flooding by now anyway.

I think it’s possible they’ve made the call that she fell in accidentally because this was her normal walking route (on the way home from work? hence the hi vis) and the river was higher than normal and where she normally walked would have been underwater, so they assume she’d tried to cross anyway. It would be helpful if they’d give some indication of where she was coming from/going if known.

All that said, I think there have been so many of these cases of women disappearing in water in the UK lately because of a bit of a copycat effect, combined with the very high water levels everywhere. It’s a mix of psychological effects of the Christmas period, coverage of these cases in the news, and there just being so much water at the moment. JMO
 
Renewed police appeal
We are continuing to search for 39 year old Lucy Charles from Bangor on Dee, who was last seen on the afternoon of Friday 22nd December.

To help us trace Lucy’s movements, we are keen to talk to anyone who visited the Royal Oak Pub in the village, and parked in the car park between 5pm and 6pm on 22nd December.

If you were at the Royal Oak during these specific times, please contact us via our live webchat or on 101 quoting ref: iTrace 46914
 
There are four main clues in the search for missing Lucy Charles, who disappeared three weeks ago.

Ms Charles, 39, was last seen walking along a street in North Wales before she disappeared on December 22.

Police have carried out extensive searches for the missing 39-year-old since she disappeared three weeks ago.

These are the four main clues in the police search for missing Lucy Charles.

Her personal items were found on a riverbank

After Ms Charles vanished police carried out “extensive searches” for the 39-year-old.

Police found Ms Charles’ personal items on the River Dee close to the Severn Trent Water Treatment Works during their search.

The River was close to flooding at the time

Police released a renewed appeal to the public for Ms Charles after her disappearance but warned the public not to “venture near the river” due to its “very dangerous state of flooding at the time”.

CCTV footage shows her last known movements

Ms Charles was last seen on CCTV walking down a street near Wrexham on December 22 at around 5:34pm.

Police released a photo from the footage as they issued a statement.

Stephen Roberts, chief inspector of North Wales Police, said: “Lucy was last seen on the 22 December in Station Road, Bangor on Dee at 5.34 pm 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 underwater search team who have carried out extensive water based searches in difficult weather and water conditions, from Bangor on Dee to Chester."

What she was wearing at the time

She was wearing a hi-vis vest over the top of a navy padded coat, khaki leggings and black boots while walking along Station Road near the Royal Oak pub at around 5.34pm that evening.

Police said in their most recent statement: “Our searches continue; and Lucy’s family are being kept informed. Finally, my thoughts remain with Lucy’s family at this difficult time.”



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Really sad news, they found Lucy. RIP and thoughts go out to her family and friends.
Local officers and experts from the North West Underwater Search Team looking for missing person Lucy Charles from Bangor on Dee, have recovered the body of a woman from the river.

Chief Inspector Stephen Roberts said: "Formal identification is yet to take place, but Lucy's family have been informed, and are being supported by specialist officers. The local Coroner has also been informed. My thoughts are with Lucy's family and friends at this difficult time."
 

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