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Police search river in bid to find woman missing since Boxing Day Police search river Tyne after woman went missing on Boxing Day
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Police searching for a woman who went missing on Boxing Day say they are now concentrating their search on a small stretch of river.Police searching for a woman who went missing on Boxing Day say they are now concentrating their search on a small stretch of river.
Sally Allan, 59, from Ponteland, Northumberland, was caught on camera walking close to the river Tyne on Newcastle Quayside at 6am that day. She was walking quickly towards the Swing Bridge before moving out of shot.Sally Allan, 59, from Ponteland, Northumberland, was caught on camera walking close to the river Tyne on Newcastle Quayside at 6am that day. She was walking quickly towards the Swing Bridge before moving out of shot.
Northumbria police said further inquiries have led to search efforts being concentrated in the water itself, with specialist officers from the marine unit supporting the investigation.Northumbria police said further inquiries have led to search efforts being concentrated in the water itself, with specialist officers from the marine unit supporting the investigation.
Ch Insp Steve Readdie said on Sunday: “This is an incredibly difficult time for Sally’s family and I know they have been overwhelmed by the level of support shown by the public.Ch Insp Steve Readdie said on Sunday: “This is an incredibly difficult time for Sally’s family and I know they have been overwhelmed by the level of support shown by the public.
“We have been reviewing CCTV footage alongside the family. This footage has led to our search efforts being concentrated on a small stretch of the river Tyne at the Swing Bridge.“We have been reviewing CCTV footage alongside the family. This footage has led to our search efforts being concentrated on a small stretch of the river Tyne at the Swing Bridge.
“Our marine unit will continue to search in the water, and along the river banks, for any sign of Sally or any clues that could help trace her whereabouts.“Our marine unit will continue to search in the water, and along the river banks, for any sign of Sally or any clues that could help trace her whereabouts.
“Inquiries are continuing today and we will continue to support the family at what is an understandably distressing time.”“Inquiries are continuing today and we will continue to support the family at what is an understandably distressing time.”
A police spokesman said Allan, a mother of three, was seen making her way along the riverside towards the rear of the Guildhall. There is no CCTV showing her leaving the area.A police spokesman said Allan, a mother of three, was seen making her way along the riverside towards the rear of the Guildhall. There is no CCTV showing her leaving the area.
She had left her home three hours earlier and walked about seven miles into the city centre while wearing a cream Regatta waterproof anorak over a cream fleece and her pyjamas. She had left her home three hours earlier and walked about seven miles into the city centre while wearing a cream Regatta waterproof anorak over a cream fleece and pyjamas.