POLICE investigating the disappearance of Coventry woman Reanne Coulson now believe her to be dead.
West Midlands Police today (Thursday June 26) said the search for the 34-year-old had entered a ‘new phase’ focusing on Binley Woods and the surrounding area, after a 38-year-old was arrested at around 4pm yesterday (Wednesday June 25) in the Coventry area on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Det Supt Jim Munro from West Midlands Police’s Major Crime Unit said: “We ask for any information from them that will alllow us to locate Reanne, who we now sadly believe is deceased.
“I know there are people in Coventry that have information in relation to her whereabouts.
“We are continuing to work flat out to find Reanne, and get the answers that her family so desperately need.”
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “As a result of information received as part of the investigation, specialist teams including police dogs are searching Binley Woods as well as other areas of land in neighbouring Warwickshire.
“We have officers from across a number of teams working round the clock to locate 34-year-old Reanne and have viewed hundreds of hours of CCTV and taken more than 50 statements from potential witnesses as part of the investigation.”
In a new appeal today, Reanne’s mother Lynne Sparkes said: “Is there anybody out there that knows anything about Reanne’s disappearance?
“From one parent to another, you can only imagine how I’m feeling. Please come forward to give our family some closure.
“I just want my baby back.”
Reanne’s twin sister Kirsten added: “If you were in Vauxhall Street on May 21 or 22 for whatever reason, if you know anything about my sister’s disappearance, please let the police know.
“Just pick up the phone no matter how small it is. Anything is better than nothing. Your information might just help us to find her.
“We are all worried sick about her. Words can’t describe the pain we are all feeling. Our family are desperate. We need answers. Please help us get Reanne back.”
Reanne was last seen at around 9.45pm on May 21 after visiting a food bank at St Mary and Benedict Church in Raglan Street, Coventry.
A 42-year-old man was also arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of Reanne’s murder. Police have until late tomorrow (Friday June 27) to either release or charge him.
A 53-year-old man who was previously arrested in connection with Reanne’s disappearance has been released on bail with strict conditions while the investigation continues.
Visit https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ25A53-PO1 to report information about Reanne, or call 101 quoting log 6621 of June 18. Information can also be given anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
