Police have launched another appeal for information on the first anniversary of the disappearance of a grandmother from her holiday home in Trefor.
Mrs Pauline Annette Edwards, 69, of Buckley, Flintshire, was on holiday in the area and was last seen at around 4pm on Friday 5th February 2010 in the Lime Street area of Trefor. There were also a number of possible later sightings of Mrs Edwards possibly on the path leading from Trefor towards the Pier.
Inspector Mark Armstrong, District Inspector for the area said “As we approach the first anniversary of Mrs Edwards’ disappearance, I would ask all members of the public in the Trefor and Lleyn peninsular areas to think back to 12 months ago on the afternoon of Friday 5th February.
“We are asking for information from anyone in the Trefor area who saw a woman on her own walking near the sea on the headland above Trefor or near the pier. If you saw something that may help us confirm Mrs Edwards’ movements on that day then we want to hear from you.”
Despite extensive searches by Mountain Rescue Units, SARDA, Coastguard and Police units no trace of Mrs Edwards has ever been found. A recent multi agency review of the case was also undertaken.
Inspector Armstrong said: “Following her disappearance large air, sea and land searches were undertaken on a scale not normally seen in North Wales but unfortunately these have failed to locate Mrs Edwards.
“In the coming weeks we are planning to revisit the area and carry out further searches of shorelines and areas in and around the village of Trefor and hope that this will also jog the memories of members of the public.
“Specially trained police officers remain in regular contact with Mrs Edwards’ family throughout this traumatic time and they are aware and fully supportive of the continued efforts to locate her.”
Mrs Edwards was last seen wearing a black long Boucle pattern cardigan, three quarter length black trousers and black boots. She is described as 5ft 2in tall, of slim build and has collar length straight brown hair.
Anyone who has any information about the whereabouts of Mrs Edwards or who may have seen her or has any information to help locate her is asked to contact North Wales Police 101 (if in Wales) or 0845 6071001 (Welsh) 0845 6071002 (English) alternatively text 66767 or Crimestoppers Wales/Cymru on 0800555111.
