Cops searching for missing woman focus on stretch of River Thet as concerns grow

12 January 2024 , 09:10

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Kim Wilde went missing a week ago (Image: Norfolk Police)

Police searching for a woman who has been missing for a week said they are now focusing on a stretch of the River Thet.

Kim Wilde, 65, vanished from her home in Kimms Belt, Thetford, Norfolk, at 4.20pm on Friday, January 5. She is described as 5ft 3in tall, white, of "proportionate" build, with dark brown, short hair. Norfolk Police said they have become "increasingly concerned" for her welfare.

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service and Norfolk Constabulary's Marine Unit were yesterday focusing around a stretch of the River Thet near Thetford town centre. A cordon was set up as the searches were carried out.

Inspector Howard Elvidge from Norfolk Constabulary said: “We have carried out a number of enquiries to find Kim, including tracing her movements on CCTV in the town centre and are treating this as a missing person investigation. Kim is last seen in the area of the river which is why our searches today are focused on the River Thet.”

Officers involved in the search are focusing on a stretch of the River Thet (Stock photo) (MEN)

In their appeal, Norfolk Police said Ms Wilde was possibly wearing a grey jacket with a hood on, dark grey leggings and carrying a white handbag when she left her home. Officers said the missing woman walks very slowly and can appear frail.

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The force said: "Police are appealing for help to trace a 65-year-old woman who has been reported missing. Kim Wilde, 65, was last seen leaving her home in Kimms Belt, Thetford at 4.20pm on Friday 5 January 2024 and officers are increasingly concerned for her welfare.

"She is described as 5ft 3 tall, white, of proportionate build, with dark brown short hair and was possibly wearing a grey jacket with hood, dark grey leggings and carrying a white handbag when she left. Kim walks very slowly and can appear frail. Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen Kim."

Anyone with information or who knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact Norfolk Police immediately on 101, quoting incident number 348 of January 6.

Chiara Fiorillo