Missing Woman Last Seen Near Braintree Woods

Police in Essex are urgently searching for 53-year-old Sarah Athanasiadis, who vanished from the Skitts Hill area of Braintree.

Details of Disappearance

Sarah was last spotted at around 6:45pm on Tuesday, 13 April. She is described as white, approximately 5ft 3ins tall, with blonde hair. She may have been wearing a long beige coat.

Family Concerned After Woodland Message

Officers believe Sarah drove from her home to a nearby wooded area. She sent her family a photo from this location. Police have released this image to help identify where she might be, as it shows distinctive items in the background.

Authorities say, “We’re worried about her and need to find her to make sure she’s OK.”

How to Help

If you have any information, call Essex Police on 101, quoting incident 1323 of 13 April. In an emergency, or if you see her, dial 999 immediately.

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