GUILTY UK - Patricia Holland, 83, Gorleston, Norfolk, found deceased, 24 July 2021 *ARREST*

[MsMiniSleuth]

Police are appealing for help to trace an elderly woman from Gorleston who is vulnerable.

Patricia Holland, 83, has not been seen since around 9.20pm on Saturday (24 July 2021) near her home address in Lowestoft Road and concerns for her safety were reported to police at around 12pm yesterday (Sunday 25 July 2021).

She is described as being of a slight build, around 5ft 7 but walks slightly bent over so may appear shorter, with a pale complexion and grey shoulder length hair. She has mobility problems and usually walks with a walking frame.

There is a police seal in place at the property while enquiries continue.

Anyone who may know the whereabouts of Patricia or has any information is asked to contact the duty sergeant in Great Yarmouth at Norfolk Police on 101 quoting reference CAD 174 of Sunday 25 July 2021.

Appeal to find elderly woman - Gorleston

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

A man in his 40s is helping police with their inquiries following an appeal to find a missing woman.

Police were called amid concern for the safety of Patricia Holland, 83, from Lowestoft Road, who was last seen near her home on Saturday evening (July 24) around 9.20pm.

Subsequently, a man in his 40s is helping police with their inquiries, a spokesman said.

A seal remains in place at the property and detectives say the investigation relates to an isolated incident and there is no wider threat to the local community.

Concerns were reported to police at around 12pm on Sunday.

She is described as being of a slight build, around 5ft 7ins but walks slightly bent over so may appear shorter, with a pale complexion and grey shoulder length hair. She has mobility problems and usually walks with a walking frame.

One couple reported a police presence at around 10pm when officers with torches appeared to be trying to raise the occupants.

Later residents told of being woken at 4.30am on Monday by officers asking to search residential gardens.

A bin at the end of the footbridge linking Victoria Road with Lowestoft Road had also been sealed off as part of the search.

One woman described Mrs Holland, who she understood was a great grandmother, as "a lovely little old lady" and "quite vibrant."

Man 'helping police with inquiries' in search for missing woman

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

This sounds like an ongoing story, moving from an initial missing elderly lady, perhaps wandered off through dementia or similar, to a case perhaps with more sinister implications.

Gorleston, of course, in news just recently with the murder of another elderly lady, Linda Hood.

UK - Linda Hood, 68, found strangled after house fire, Gorleston, Norfolk, 11 June 2021 *ARREST*

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

A man in his 40s is helping police with their inquiries after an 83-year-old woman went missing three days ago.

Norfolk Police said "vulnerable" Patricia Holland, from Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, was last seen at about 21:20 BST on Saturday.

The force was called when concerns for her safety were reported at about 12:00 on Sunday.

A police seal remained in place outside her home whilst investigations continued.

Investigators described her as being about 5ft 7in (1.7m) tall, and having mobility problems that meant she is slightly bent over when walking, which she usually does with a walking frame.

Anyone with information is asked to call the force.

Gorleston missing woman: Man helping police with inquiries

 

[StillDiggin]

This has now turned into an arrest.
Gorleston

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an incident in Gorleston over the weekend.

Police were called to reports of a concern for the safety of Patricia Holland, 83, known as Pat to her friends and family, from Lowestoft Road, who was last seen near her home on Saturday evening (24 July 2021) around 9.20pm.

Pat was reported missing at 12.15pm the following day (Sunday 25 July 2021) when she could not be contacted and relatives became concerned about her whereabouts.

A seal remains in place at the property and a man in his 40s from the Gorleston area has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and is being questioned at Gorleston Police Investigation Centre.

Emergency services, including the coastguard and Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, have been involved in searching the areas near to Pat’s home.

Police are still appealing to the public to trace Patricia, described as being of a slight build, around 5ft 7 but walks slightly bent over so may appear shorter, with a pale complexion and grey/brown shoulder length hair. She has mobility problems and usually walks with a walking frame.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information, dash cam or ring doorbell footage in relation to this incident, is asked to contact Norfolk Police on 101 quoting Op Aeroplane and crime reference number: 36/53382/21.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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[MsMiniSleuth]

Woah!

Man in his 40s... do you think it could be the man in his 40s who was initially arrested in the Linda Hood case?

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in Gorleston as emergency crews continue to search the area.

Norfolk Police confirmed it had arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of the murder of Patricia Holland who was last seen near her home in Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, on Saturday (July 24) at around 9.20pm.

Police search undergrowth as man arrested for murder of missing woman

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

So this is a definite murder inquiry, as yet with no body.

Patricia Holland, known as Pat to her friends and family, went missing from Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk on Saturday (July 24) at around 9.20pm.

Pat, 83, was reported missing by her family the following day around 12.15pm after they couldn't get through to her.

Her home in Lowestoft Road remains under a police cordon this morning (July 27).

This lunchtime Norfolk Constabulary announced a man had been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Currently, no body has been found and emergency services, including the coastguard and Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, have been involved in searching the areas near to Pat’s home.

Murder probe launched after disappearance of Norfolk pensioner

 

[infinit]

I wonder what the relationship between this man and Patricia is, or if there is any. It seems he's been involved since pretty much the start based on the comments about helping the inquiry which made me think perhaps a relative, son? Although if so she'd have been fairly old relatively when she had him.

JMO

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Looks like it may be the lodger...


Local residents claimed that police were called to a disturbance at her home on Saturday after her lodger allegedly angrily accused her of burning his spaghetti.

Mrs Holland is said to have taken temporary refuge in a neighbour's house and only returned home later in the evening after police got her lodger to leave.

Detectives revealed today that a man in his 40s was being questioned having been arrested on suspicion of her murder, even though her body has not been found.

Neighbours said that Mrs Holland, a widowed mother-of-four, had taken in the homeless man because she felt sorry for him and wanted to keep him off the streets.

But they revealed that police were regularly called to bust-ups between the pair at her detached house. Friends are said to have urged Mrs Holland to throw out her lodger, but she refused and did not want police to take any action against him.

She was last seen near her home at 9.20pm on Saturday and was reported missing by her relatives at 12.15pm on Sunday after they were unable to contact her and 'became concerned about her whereabouts'.

Forensic officers were today hunting for evidence inside her house while police teams searched undergrowth near her home.

Murder probe is launched after great-grandmother, 83, vanished | Daily Mail Online

 

[infinit]

Looks like it may be the lodger...


Local residents claimed that police were called to a disturbance at her home on Saturday after her lodger allegedly angrily accused her of burning his spaghetti.

Mrs Holland is said to have taken temporary refuge in a neighbour's house and only returned home later in the evening after police got her lodger to leave.

Detectives revealed today that a man in his 40s was being questioned having been arrested on suspicion of her murder, even though her body has not been found.

Neighbours said that Mrs Holland, a widowed mother-of-four, had taken in the homeless man because she felt sorry for him and wanted to keep him off the streets.

But they revealed that police were regularly called to bust-ups between the pair at her detached house. Friends are said to have urged Mrs Holland to throw out her lodger, but she refused and did not want police to take any action against him.

She was last seen near her home at 9.20pm on Saturday and was reported missing by her relatives at 12.15pm on Sunday after they were unable to contact her and 'became concerned about her whereabouts'.

Forensic officers were today hunting for evidence inside her house while police teams searched undergrowth near her home.

Murder probe is launched after great-grandmother, 83, vanished | Daily Mail Online

If it turns out to be true, it's disgusting really. Sounds like all she has done is tried to help him and given him a chance others could only dream of, something she didn't need to do and clearly indicates the type of person she was. He's done the bulk of the homeless population no favours.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Sounds like a feisty, stubborn lady who, like you say, @infinit, just wanted to help someone less fortunate, who, by the sounds of it, was a less than desirable character. If only she had listened to others. Not surprising now we know this that they apprehended the suspect so quickly - assuming of course it is one and same, which seems highly likely.

 

[StillDiggin]

How sad, what a lovely caring person Patricia is. Lets hope they find Patricia soon and serve justice. Anyway he has been released on bail.


man aged in his 40s arrested on suspicion of the murder of a woman in Gorleston has been released on bail this evening (Tuesday 27 July 2021).

Police were called to reports of a concern for the safety of Patricia Holland, aged 83, known as Pat to her friends and family, of Lowestoft Road, who was last seen near her home on Saturday evening (24 July 2021) at around 9.20pm. She was reported missing the following afternoon (Sunday 25 July 2021) when her relatives could not contact her and is still missing.　

Enquiries led to the arrest of a man aged in his 40s who has been questioned by detectives. He has been released on police bail this evening (Tuesday 27 July) pending further enquiries.　

A seal remains in place at the property while forensic examinations are carried out. Officers from the Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Major Investigation Team continue the investigation as they try to establish the circumstances around Pat’s disappearance.　

Any witnesses or anyone with information, dash cam or ring doorbell footage in relation to this incident is asked to contact Norfolk Police on 101 quoting Op Aeroplane and crime reference number: 36/53382/21 and a member of the enquiry team will get back to you.　

You can also provide information via our online portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363719P01-PO1　

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Presumably he was arrested on witness reports of incidents earlier in day, but obviously no further evidence.

Is it likely to presume she is still alive? Until she either is, or a body is found. I guess police have no more to go on.

 

[chimpface]

Burnt his spaghetti? ffs

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Police are using sniffer dogs and specialist search teams as the hunt for a missing woman continues four days after she was last seen.

Patricia Holland has not been seen since Saturday (July 24) at around 9.20pm and police have been searching the area and her home in Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, since Sunday.

On Wednesday (July 28) there remained a heavy police presence with a fleet of emergency vehicles stationed in the street.

Forensic officers continue to focus on number 164, the home the 83-year-old reportedly shared with a man in his 40s, who had been homeless.

On Tuesday evening lowland search and rescue teams were seen in the area with vehicles and dogs.

Police sniffer dogs join search for missing woman

 

[infinit]

Presumably he was arrested on witness reports of incidents earlier in day, but obviously no further evidence.

Is it likely to presume she is still alive? Until she either is, or a body is found. I guess police have no more to go on.

I don't know if they'd launch a murder investigation purely on that? She has been missing 4 days, it's not impossible someone could be alive even with no activity on cards or sightings etc.

My gut sadly thinks they've found evidence in the house that suggests she's no longer alive. Even if it's something as simple as he's pawned jewelry of hers or something.

 

[chimpface]

I don't know if they'd launch a murder investigation purely on that? She has been missing 4 days, it's not impossible someone could be alive even with no activity on cards or sightings etc.

My gut sadly thinks they've found evidence in the house that suggests she's no longer alive. Even if it's something as simple as he's pawned jewelry of hers or something.

Wasn't the house cordoned off?

Would indicate evidence of some kind contained within which sadly appears to be a murder.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

I don't know if they'd launch a murder investigation purely on that? She has been missing 4 days, it's not impossible someone could be alive even with no activity on cards or sightings etc.

My gut sadly thinks they've found evidence in the house that suggests she's no longer alive. Even if it's something as simple as he's pawned jewelry of hers or something.

I meant, why they were alerted to the person on hearing of the earlier altercation, plus of course we don't know what the person said or how they appeared to police that might have led to suspicion, coupled with the fact of PH not being found. But to hold longer... obviously they had no more evidence at that stage, hence bail release.

 

[MsMiniSleuth]

Police are appealing directly to the local community in Gorleston and wider Great Yarmouth area for information that could lead to locating Pat Holland as there are increasing concerns for her welfare.

A substantial team of detectives and uniformed officers are carrying out house to house enquiries in the area and are recovering and reviewing CCTV as well as speaking to members of the public in an attempt to help locate Pat.

Extensive searches are taking place with specialist search officers, including Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue. The search area will be extended to around 1.5km around the address and to open spaces, woodland areas and allotments.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Chris Burgess, said: "If you live in the area of Lowestoft Rd and the surrounding area please be vigilant in your gardens and outbuildings, has anything been left in your garden that is unusual and may assist police?

"We are keeping an open mind as to the circumstances that led to Pat’s disappearance and are considering all options, however we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare. We appeal to the public to come forward if they saw Pat on the day she went missing or have any information or footage they may have help us to find her.

"We are still investigating the circumstances around her disappearance but believe this to be an isolated incident.”

A police seal remains at the address while forensic examinations are carried out.

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder and has since been released on police bail (Tuesday 27 July 2021) while enquiries continue.

Any witnesses or anyone with information, dash cam or ring doorbell footage from the areas of Lowestoft Road/Poplar Ave/Elmgrove Road/Middleton Road/Victoria Road/A47 Roundabout with Victoria Road that may be relevant to this incident is asked to use our online portal:https://mipp.police.uk/operation/363719P01-PO1

You can also contact Detective Inspector Chris Burgess in the Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Major Investigation Team at Norfolk Police on 101 quoting Op Aeroplane and a member of the enquiry team will get back to you.

Police extend search as they appeal for information to find Pat Holland