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Search Intensifies for Missing Cornwall Mother After CCTV Release and Bag Discovery

Police are appealing for public tips to quote log 610 of 11 August as they continue a high-risk search around Truro.

Overview

  • Devon and Cornwall Police launched an urgent search for 49-year-old Claire Bennett following her last confirmed sighting on CCTV at Truro railway station at 15:24 on 11 August.
  • Bennett is described as a white woman about 5ft 10ins tall with a slim build and blonde hair, last seen wearing a white stripy top, black cardigan and blue jeans.
  • Officers have released images of her final sighting and deployed ground and canine units to scour the Truro area for clues.
  • Her family report finding a bag believed to belong to her in the park by the viaduct and have made a heartfelt public plea for her safe return.
  • Anyone who sees Claire Bennett or knows her whereabouts is asked to call 999 and quote log 610 of 11 August.