Hampshire Police ‘extremely concerned’ for welfare of 43-year-old who vanished from Sandhurst Road area on Monday afternoon
Police have launched an urgent search for a missing Southampton woman who was last seen carrying a Sainsbury’s bag in the Sandhurst Road area of the city.
Candice Pedder, 43, was last spotted at approximately 1.45pm on Monday (18 August) wearing a green hooded top with black trousers and white trainers. Hampshire Police confirmed they are “extremely concerned” for her welfare and have issued an immediate appeal for public assistance.
Officers have been conducting extensive searches throughout the Southampton area since Candice’s disappearance but have now turned to the public for help in locating her.
Description and Last Known Movements
Candice is described as white with black hair pulled back into a ponytail. When last seen on Monday afternoon, she was wearing:
- A green hooded top
- Black trousers
- White trainers
- Carrying a handbag and a Sainsbury’s bag
She was last sighted in the Sandhurst Road area of Southampton, a residential neighbourhood in the eastern part of the city.
Police Launch Urgent Appeal
In an official statement, Hampshire Police said: “Can you help us find missing woman, Candice Pedder, from Southampton? Candice, 43, was last seen in the Sandhurst Road area of Southampton at approximately 1.45pm today (Monday 18 August).
We’ve been carrying out searches in the area for Candice but are extremely concerned for her welfare and are now turning to you, the public, for your help.
The force’s use of the term “extremely concerned” indicates the serious nature of the search and the urgency with which they are treating Candice’s disappearance.
How the Public Can Help
Hampshire Police are urging anyone who may have seen Candice or anyone matching her description to contact them immediately. Members of the public are asked to be vigilant, particularly in the Southampton area.
A police spokesperson emphasised: “If you see Candice, or spot anyone matching this description on your travels this evening, please call us immediately on 999, quoting incident number 44250373250.
The specific incident number – 44250373250 – should be quoted by anyone calling with information to ensure their report is quickly linked to the ongoing investigation.
Search Operations Continue
Officers have been conducting searches in the Sandhurst Road area and surrounding neighbourhoods since Candice was reported missing. The searches have involved local police units combing the area where she was last seen.
The timing of Candice’s disappearance – during daylight hours on a Monday afternoon – means there may have been numerous potential witnesses in the area who could provide crucial information to assist the investigation.
Community Response
Local residents in the Sandhurst Road area and across Southampton are being asked to check their gardens, sheds, and any outbuildings in case Candice has sought shelter. The distinctive detail of the Sainsbury’s bag she was carrying could prove crucial in identifying potential sightings.
The police appeal has been widely shared across social media platforms as the Southampton community rallies to help locate Candice. Local community groups and neighbourhood watch schemes have been alerted to assist in spreading awareness.
What to Do If You Have Information
Hampshire Police stress that anyone who believes they may have seen Candice should not approach her but instead call 999 immediately. This is standard procedure in missing person cases where there are concerns for someone’s welfare.
If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, police urge you to contact them. Even small details about potential sightings or any unusual activity in the area could prove vital to the investigation.
Ongoing Investigation
As the search for Candice continues, Hampshire Police are likely to expand their efforts if she is not located soon. This could include:
- Reviewing CCTV footage from the area
- Conducting door-to-door enquiries
- Expanding the search radius
- Utilising specialist search teams if required
The case highlights the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with police when someone goes missing. Quick action and public assistance can be crucial in ensuring missing persons are found safe and well.
Anyone with information about Candice Pedder’s whereabouts should call Hampshire Police immediately on 999, quoting incident number 44250373250. In non-emergency situations or to provide information that might assist the investigation, members of the public can also call 101.
The search for Candice Pedder remains active and urgent, with Hampshire Police continuing to appeal for any information that could help locate her safely.
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