Police believe missing woman has entered water off coast

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

Police believe a 56-year-old woman missing from North Shields has entered the water off South Shields.

A 56-year-old woman from North Shields who was last seen on 9 October near Cheshire Grove in South Shields has been the focus of an extensive police search. Northumbria Police reported that officers have now concluded she has entered the water off the South Shields coast.

Since the woman was reported missing, police carried out a wide range of enquiries. Sergeant Michael Wynes of the Force's Missing Investigation Team said: 'Our thoughts are with Shannon's family, friends and loved ones at this deeply difficult time.' He thanked the officers involved in the searches and partner organisations who assisted, along with members of the public who shared the appeal.

Anyone with further information is urged to contact Northumbria Police via direct message on social media, the live chat and report forms on the Force's website, or by calling 101, quoting reference number NP-20261010-0050.

How it is being reported

• Police issue sad update on investigation to find missing North Tyneside womanShannon, from North Shields, was last seen on October 9 and officers now believe she has entered into the water in South ShieldsChronicleLive · 16 Oct, 13:41
• Police believe woman missing for a week entered water off South Shields coastPolice are continuing to carry out enquiries to locate a missing 56-year-old woman and believe she entered the water in South Shields.Shields Gazette · 16 Oct, 11:43

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