Police share footage of Charlene Hobbs shopping before her disappearance to encourage new tips that may lead to her recovery.
A photo shows her at a Broadway address before she went missing. Her phone showed possible meetup attempts later that night. She may have texted and called acquaintances. New CCTV shows Charlene at a Morrisons Local on July 23, 2024. The store is in Adamsdown.
She wore a dark strapless top; her hair was in a bun when last seen. She has a dragon tattoo on her back. This is a key feature for recognition. Police searched many places for Charlene. They looked at homes, cars, and buildings. They checked open land areas too.
Police spoke to her friends. They checked CCTV in her usual areas. A Nissan Micra was seized; it connects to her case. The car was found October 29 in Abergavenny. Its location was St Helen’s Close. The car was originally red; someone largely painted it black. It was found burnt.
Police arrested two men and one woman. The men are 45 and 43. The woman is 38 years old. They were released on bail. The investigation continues. Police continue to act on tips they receive. They review thousands of CCTV hours.
These recordings are public and private. Officers checked over 250 addresses. The searches included land and waterways in South Wales. These searches will continue. Since the start of the investigation, police took statements. Over fifty people provided them.
People in Splott and Roath can help. Check outbuildings and empty places. Charlene may have sought shelter there. Charlene’s family wants her home. They are desperate for her safe return. The family is actively searching for her. They ask her friends for information. Any detail can help bring her home.
Detective Chief Inspector Powell is determined to find Charlene. His team focuses on finding her. They want to reunite her with her family. He believes answers are in the community. He urges sharing information to locate Charlene. No detail is too small. If you have information, contact South Wales Police. Please reference case number 2400353044. The police are urging people to help.