Spanish police have ramped up their search to find missing Brit, Janet Fison, after she vanished shortly after leaving her home in Costa Blanca. She was last spotted walking near a river
Police are frantically searching for a British expat who disappeared from her home in a popular Spanish resort more than two weeks ago.
Janet Fison, who originally comes from Redhill, Surrey, went missing 17 days ago on May 30. The expat was wearing a bright printed dress when she left her house in Jacarilla, Costa Blanca, at around 7pm.
According to local authorities, she wasn’t carrying her personal belongings including her mobile phone or cash. She was last picked up by CCTV whilst being served in a shop. The Spanish Civil Guard have no other footage linked to her at this time.
Police launched a major hunt for the missing expat following her disappearance. Officials have tried to track her down using drones, helicopters, sniffer dogs and thermal cameras.
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According to reports, Janet was last sighted walking by the river towards the town of Benejuzar at around 8.40pm, reports Wales Online. One local said they saw a large police presence around the river.
Jacarilla council thanked residents for helping in the ongoing search last week. They made a fresh appeal for anyone with information to contact the police as a matter of urgency. A statement read: “In an update today Jacarilla Town Hall said: ‘Janet is still missing. The photo on the right shows what she was wearing on the day she disappeared.
“This image was taken in a local business hours before she disappeared. The Guardia Civil is still searching. She was last seen on Friday, May 30, around 8.40pm, along the river towards Benejuzar.”
Locals have since shared their concerns for Janet and took to social media. One expat said: “Aww, I knew Janet when we lived in Jacarilla, I hope she’s found safe and well.” Joanna added: “Oh dear, I know Janet. I hope she is found soon.” Maria said: “I hope they find her safe and sound because I’ve been there and I know how bad the area is.”