A police canine has carried out ‘extensive searches’ for lacking Fiona Edson.
The 51-year-old girl, who makes use of a mobility scooter, was final seen within the Monkton Park space of Chippenham at round 1pm on Sunday afternoon (25 June).
Following her disappearance, a significant search effort was launched by Wiltshire Police and stays ongoing this night (Friday) – greater than 5 days on.
Today, ‘extensive searches’ have been carried out by police canine Bree and her handler. Wiltshire Search and Rescue volunteers, alongside cops, have been additionally deployed on foot.
Yesterday a cadaver canine, skilled to smell out human stays underwater, was tasked with checking the River Avon. Despite hours of labor, nothing of notice was detected.
Wiltshire Police hasn’t offered a public assertion on the continuing operation since Wednesday, when Detective Inspector Mark Kent appealed to the public to solid their minds again that day.
He stated: “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 info ought to name 101 and quote log quantity 342 of June 25 or 999 in an emergency.
