Young Woman Vanishes Without Trace in Lewisham
Maureen Gitau, 24, disappeared on the evening of Monday, 5 December. She was last seen leaving her home on Evelyn Street, SE8, at around 8pm. Since then, her family and friends have been desperate for news but have had no luck contacting her.
Family Fear Growing as Days Pass
Maureen was reported missing to police on Saturday, 10 December. She has strong ties to the Lewisham, Charlton, Woolwich, and Deptford areas. Detective Sergeant Clare Espline from the Lewisham Missing Person Team said:
“While there is no evidence that Maureen has come to any harm, the longer she has been missing and out of contact, the more the concern grows amongst her family and friends as they seek news to confirm she is safe and well. “Since Maureen was reported missing a great deal of work has gone into trying to locate her including speaking to those who know Maureen, mobile phone work and checking any known addresses Maureen could have links to. Unfortunately, this work has yet to lead to us locating her. “If you can help us find Maureen then please get in contact immediately.”
Heartbreaking Plea From Maureen’s Mum
Maureen’s mother, Jane, has made a heartfelt appeal:
“It is so hard not to have Maureen at home with us, especially at Christmas. Maureen is much-loved and is such an important part of our lives. We are desperate to have her back home with us. If anyone knows where Maureen is, let us know. Maureen – please come home to us.”
How You Can Help
If you have any information on Maureen’s whereabouts, contact police immediately. Call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference 22MIS043761. If you see Maureen and believe she is in danger, dial 999 straight away.
