Found Deceased UK - Fiona Edson, 50s, left home in the Monkton Park area of Chippenham, Wilts on her mobility scooter, 25 Jun 2023

[MsMiniSleuth]

Extensive searches are continuing in the search for missing Chippenham woman Fiona Edson.

Fiona, who is aged in her 50s, has been missing since Sunday afternoon (25/6).

We believe Fiona left her home in the Monkton Park area on her mobility scooter – she has limited mobility but can walk short distances.

She is described as white, approximately 5 ft 5 inches tall, with dark brown hair in a ponytail. When she left her home address, she was wearing a khaki cotton shirt and blue denim shorts.

Officers are conducting extensive searches on foot, on bike, in vehicles and are being supported by volunteers from Wiltshire Search and Rescue (WILSAR) and colleagues at NPAS and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service in their efforts to locate Fiona.

We believe Fiona may be in the Chippenham or Calne area – we are extremely concerned about her welfare and would urge anyone with information to get in touch.

If you have information in relation to Fiona’s whereabouts, please call 101 or 999 in an emergency.

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[MsMiniSleuth]

We are renewing our appeal regarding missing Chippenham woman Fiona Edson.

Specialist search officers are continuing with their searching today, alongside volunteers from Wiltshire Search and Rescue, and colleagues from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Fiona has been missing since Sunday when she is believed to have left her home address in Monkton Park on a grey mobility scooter.

She was wearing a khaki shirt and denim shorts. Her hair was in a ponytail.

We would continue to urge anyone with information about Fiona’s whereabouts, or anyone who thinks they may have seen Fiona since Sunday afternoon, to call 101 or 999 in an emergency.

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[MsMiniSleuth]

Police are "extremely concerned" for the welfare of a woman with limited mobility who has gone missing from Chippenham.

Extensive searches are underway to try and find Fiona Edson who is in her 50s and has been missing since Sunday, 25 June.

Police believe Fiona left her home in the Monkton Park area on her mobility scooter.

https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2023-06-27/police-extremely-concerned-for-missing-woman-who-left-home-on-mobility-scooter

 

[wdmcmahan]

What is that general area like? Flat? Hilly? Near water?
Does she normally drive her scooter on a sidewalk or the street?
I’m worried she wrecked her scooter somehow and is incapacitated.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

We are releasing two new photographs of missing Chippenham woman Fiona Edson as searches continue.

Fiona, 51, is missing from her home address in Monkton Park. She was last seen leaving her home at approximately 1pm on Sunday June 25.

Fiona was on her grey mobility scooter and was wearing a khaki shirt and denim shorts. Her dark hair was being worn in a ponytail and she was wearing glasses.

Since she was reported missing, officers, specialist search officers, colleagues from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and volunteers from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (WiLSAR) have been conducting extensive searches between the Chippenham and Calne areas.

Det Insp Mark Kent said: “We are extremely concerned about Fiona’s welfare and we are continuing to provide support to her family as our searches continue.

“We understand Fiona left her home on her mobility scooter, although she does have limited mobility and can walk short distances. Officers have been working round the clock alongside volunteers from WiLSAR to try and locate Fiona.

“We would like to thank the members of the public who have already contacted us with information following our public appeals and we would urge anyone who was in the Monkton Park area on Sunday afternoon to cast their mind back – did you see a woman matching Fiona’s description on a mobility scooter? What direction was she heading in? Did anything appear out of the ordinary? Any information you have, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, could be vital."

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote log number 342 of June 25 or 999 in an emergency.

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[wdmcmahan]

How far can a mobility scooter travel before it needs to be charged?

Where did she usually go on her mobility scooter?

 

[StillDiggin]

Missing Fiona Edson — an update from the scene of the ongoing search operation by reporter Daniel Jae Webb

Missing Fiona Edson — an update from the scene of the ongoing search operation by reporter Daniel Jae Webb | By Wiltshire 999s | Facebook

Missing Fiona Edson — an update from the scene of the ongoing search operation by reporter Daniel Jae Webb

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[StillDiggin]

BREAKING: Cadaver dog searches River Avon in hunt for missing Fiona

A cadaver dog is this afternoon searching the the river in Chippenham

www.wiltshire999s.co.uk

 

[StillDiggin]

Urgent search for woman, 51, who has been missing for five days

Fiona Edson left her home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, at about 1pm on Sunday afternoon and hasn't been seen since.

metro.co.uk

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

COPS are desperately hunting a missing mum who vanished five days ago near a river.

Fiona Edson, 51, was last seen leaving her home in Monkton Park, Wiltshire, at 1pm on Sunday.

[...]

Since she was reported missing, officers, specialist search officers, colleagues from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and volunteers from Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (WiLSAR) have been conducting extensive searches between the Chippenham and Calne areas.

Dozens of specially-trained volunteers have been involved in the hunt, as was the police helicopter - which circled the town twice on Monday - and drones.

Boats were deployed on the River Avon by WILSAR, but subsequent searches of the water couldn't go ahead due to the boat sustained damage.

The inflatable craft's propeller was taken out of action when it struck a large metal object beneath the surface - thought to be a dumped trolley.

Yesterday, a cadaver dog - also known as a human-remains detection dog - was also deployed alongside the fast-flowing stretch of the river.

[...]

Urgent hunt for missing mum who disappeared near river - amid fears she fell in

COPS are desperately hunting a missing mum who vanished five days ago near a river. Fiona Edson, 51, was last seen leaving her home in Monkton Park, Wiltshire, at 1pm on Sunday. She was on her grey…

www.thesun.co.uk

 

[annpats]

I do wonder if she did go in the river, either accidentally or not.
It's very odd her scooter hasn't been found or abandoned anywhere if she had problems or ran out of battery charge.

 

[StillDiggin]

We can confirm that a body has been found this afternoon (1/7) in the Calne area in the search for missing Chippenham woman Fiona Edson.

Although formal identification has not yet taken place, Fiona's family have been updated regarding this development and are being supported by specialist officers. They have asked for privacy at this extremely difficult time.

Our thoughts remain with Fiona's family and friends.

Formal identification will take place in due course.

Although it is early stages, we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

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[wdmcmahan]

Oh no. Not the news we were hoping for!!!

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

A body has been found in the search for a 51-year-old disabled mother who disappeared on her mobility scooter amid fears she had topped into a nearby river.

Fiona Edson left her home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, at about 1pm on Sunday afternoon and hasn't been seen since.

The 51-year-old, who uses a mobility scooter, has been missing for six days today.

Wiltshire Police has now confirmed they have found a body in the Calne area, but formal identification had yet to take place.

The force said on Twitter: 'We can confirm that a body has been found in the Calne area in the search for missing Chippenham woman Fiona Edson.

Body found in search for disabled mother, 51, in Wiltshire

Fiona Edson left her home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, at about 1pm on Sunday afternoon and hasn't been seen since.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[DeDee]

They know a lot of details about her appearance the last time she was seen. Who was the last person to see her prior to 1:00 on SUN? How sad for Fiona if an accident happened that landed her, and her heavy scooter, in the swiftly moving water.

The 51-year-old was using her grey mobility scooter while wearing a khaki shirt and denim shorts.

She had her dark hair in a ponytail and was wearing glasses at the time of her disappearance.

https://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/23620067.fiona-edson-new-photos-missing-chippenham-woman-released/

 

[StillDiggin]

They know a lot of details about her appearance the last time she was seen. Who was the last person to see her prior to 1:00 on SUN? How sad for Fiona if an accident happened that landed her, and her heavy scooter, in the swiftly moving water.

The 51-year-old was using her grey mobility scooter while wearing a khaki shirt and denim shorts.

She had her dark hair in a ponytail and was wearing glasses at the time of her disappearance.

https://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news/23620067.fiona-edson-new-photos-missing-chippenham-woman-released/

According to local reports, in a field not the river.

Missing Fiona Edson's body was found 'in field with mobility scooter'

The 51-year-old mum had been missing since Sunday 25 June

www.wiltshire999s.co.uk

 

[imstilla.grandma]

In a statement, Wiltshire Police confirmed a body had been found on Saturday afternoon (July 1). Fiona’s family have been informed, however a formal identification is yet to take place.
The force said: "We can confirm that a body has been found this afternoon (1/7) in the Calne area in the search for missing Chippenham woman Fiona Edson. Although formal identification has not yet taken place, Fiona’s family have been updated regarding this development and are being supported by specialist officers. They have asked for privacy at this extremely difficult time.

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