According to Met Police, a missing student nurse who has been missing for more than a month may have been seen in the city and may need assistance.
On July 7, at roughly 12.30 p.m., Owami Davies, 24, was last seen going toward Norbury on London Road in Croydon, South London.
The missing youngster may still be “around the neighbourhood and in need of assistance,” according to police today.
It happens after a series of probable sightings of the lady in the region were reported by locals.
Police are now looking via CCTV to confirm if the sightings were truly Owami.
About 50,000 hours of CCTV have been retrieved and studied thus far by investigators.
On July 7, Ms. Davies was seen in recently released video strolling along London Road while sporting a black jacket, a red t-shirt, light grey sweatpants, and slider-style shoes. She was also carrying a white purse.
CCTV video also captured the student nurse earlier that day, on July 7, shortly after midnight, at a store on Derby Road.
The King’s College London student left her residence in Grays, Essex, on July 4, according to the Metropolitan Police.
The investigation’s chief detective, Detective Chief Inspector Nigel Penney, stated: “We are undertaking searches, appeals, and comprehensive CCTV checks in attempt to locate and find Owami Davies.
“I would want to remind everyone that even if Specialist Crime detectives are looking into it, this is still a missing person investigation.”
We have legitimate concerns for Owami’s wellbeing, and it’s feasible that she’s nearby and in need of assistance.
We truly hope to locate Owami safe and sound. “We have reports of someone matching Owami’s description being spotted in the Croydon area in the days after she was last seen on CCTV.”
In order to find out whether anybody had seen the 24-year-old woman in the vicinity, Mr. Penney requested people to look at the images of the missing person.
The owner of a white vehicle that was parked on Derby Road when Owami was last seen was previously asked to come forward by investigators.
Just as the vehicle started to move, she and a guy crossed the street.
In the course of the inquiry, five persons have been detained on suspicion of murder or kidnapping offences.
Since then, everyone has been free on bond while the investigating team makes more enquiries.
Since her daughter vanished, Ms. Davies’s mother, Nicol Davies, 46, has made heartfelt pleas for assistance in finding her.
It is evident that someone out there has seen something, known something, or heard something, she added.
“I’m pleading with you, I’m asking for the public’s assistance. If you know anything—if you’ve heard of her, seen her, or she passed you—please speak out.
“All we truly need is for her to return home or for us to know where she is,” she said.
The worried mother assured her that her kid was “very happy” and that she only had two months of school remaining.
After graduating, she had just accepted a position at Guy’s and St. Thomas’s health trust in London.
The student was interested in doing research on illnesses since she had experience working in A&E during the Covid-19 epidemic.
Her mother said, “I sit here as a desperate mother at the mercy of everyone who knows or hears anything to assist me locate my kid.
Or her, if she’s out and about and hears this, to kindly return home. Her brothers and I need her so much; we miss her terribly.
We just want her to return home, and if she is listening, she should understand that there is nothing wrong with her.
Mr. Penney emphasised that neither the 24-year-old nor anybody who may be assisting her is in danger.
We simply care about your wellbeing and want to make sure you’re alright, he continued. You may call us or a charity like Missing People at 116 000 to just talk with someone and let them know you are OK.
“Owami, your family loves you and is anxious to hear from you. They would be ecstatic to learn that you are safe.
“I would strongly advise everyone to look at the pictures of Owami and get in touch with us if they have seen her or have any memories of seeing her in the region.
“The neighbourhood, partners, and companies have already shown great support, and we thank everyone who has gotten in touch with us or helped spread the word about the hunt for Owami.
I’m sure Owami’s family is appreciative of all the support from the public; if you have any information, contact the police.
Your call could provide crucial information that enables us to locate Owami safely.
The community was informed by Dave Stringer, the chief superintendent of the South Area Command, that every effort is being made to locate the young lady.
We recognise the genuine worry that is now being felt in our neighbourhood, and we have more police patrolling to reassure you, he added.
Please take the time to talk to these officers about your worries; they are here to assist you and respond to any inquiries you may have.
“Last but not least, I would want to thank everyone who has helped us and is still helping us locate Owami.
We really appreciate the superb assistance we have gotten from both our partners and the community.
Her disappearance is being investigated by the Specialist Crime Command of the Metropolitan Police, with assistance from the National Crime Agency.
Five persons who have been detained thus far in connection with the investigation were freed on bond.
Anyone with information may contact the police at 020 8721 4622 or Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or online to remain anonymous.