New CCTV footage in “desperate” six-month search of missing mother
A picture released of Charlene Hobbs, missing for six months Photo cred: South Wales Police
South Wales Police have released previously unseen footage of a woman who has been missing for six months.
Charlene Hobbs, 35, was last seen in Adamsdown on July 24 when a photograph of her taken at a property in Broadway at 6:07am.
The day before, Charlene was seen on CCTV in Morrisons Local, also in Adamsdown, with her hair in a bun and wearing a dark strapless top. She also has a distinctive dragon tattoo visible on her back.
Police have now released footage of her in the shop - hoping it will prompt new information from the public.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Powell, from South Wales Police, said: "We remain determined to find Charlene, with specialist teams of officers and staff dedicated to this investigation who are focused on finding Charlene and returning her to her family.
“Charlene is a mother, a sister, a daughter, and a friend to many. Like us, they are all extremely concerned for her welfare and are desperate for answers.”
DCI Powell added that he “firmly” believes “that answers lie in the community” and continued: “Someone will have key information that will help us find Charlene - any information, no matter how insignificant someone may feel it is, may help us find Charlene.”
The search has covered waterways and mountains Photo cred: South Wales Police
Over a thousand hours of public and private CCTV is being reviewed following reports of possible sightings of Charlene.
This comes after officers took 50 statements, made enquiries at over 250 addresses, and searched derelict premises, vehicles, open land and waterways across south Wales.
Officers have already asked people living in Splott and Roath to help with their ongoing searches by checking their outbuildings and empty properties where Charlene could have taken shelter.
Anyone with information is asked to contact South Wales Police via their live chat or by calling 101 and quoting reference 2400353044.
