Two police dogs have carried out ‘extensive searches’ for missing Fiona Edson.
The 51-year-old woman, who uses a mobility scooter, was last seen in the Monkton Park area of Chippenham at around 1pm on Sunday afternoon (25 June).
Following her disappearance, a major search effort was launched by Wiltshire Police and remains ongoing this evening (Friday) – more than five days on.
Today, ‘extensive searches’ were carried out by police dogs Bree and Conan and their handlers. Wiltshire Search and Rescue volunteers, alongside police officers, were also deployed on foot.
Yesterday a cadaver dog, trained to sniff out human remains underwater, was tasked with checking the River Avon. Despite hours of work, nothing of note was detected.
Wiltshire Police hasn’t provided a public statement on the ongoing operation since Wednesday, when Detective Inspector Mark Kent appealed to the public to cast their minds back that day.
He 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.
