The father of British journalist Charlotte Peet has voiced his deep concern as the search intensifies for his daughter, who has been missing in Brazil for ten days.
Charlotte Peet, 32, was last heard from on February 8 when she messaged a friend saying she was in São Paulo and planning to travel to Rio de Janeiro but needed accommodation. Since then, she has not responded to any messages, prompting growing fears for her safety.
Charlotte’s father, Derek Peet, revealed that his daughter had flown to Brazil without informing her family. “I wouldn’t say that it was normal,” he said. “There was something on her mind, obviously, otherwise she would have let us know. It’s very worrying, but I just don’t have any more to say. We’re just trying to pick up the pieces.”
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Charlotte’s friend in Rio, who reported her missing, became alarmed after Charlotte failed to respond to follow-up messages. The family, unable to contact her, filed a missing person report initially in Rio de Janeiro, which has since been transferred to police in São Paulo — the last place she was believed to be.
Authorities have confirmed that Charlotte was last traced at London Gatwick Airport before boarding a flight to São Paulo. After her arrival, the trail went cold.
The 5th Missing Persons Division of the State Department of Homicides and Personal Protection (DHPP) in São Paulo is now leading the investigation. In a statement, regional officials confirmed they are actively pursuing leads to locate the missing journalist.
