A involved sister says she’s going to ‘by no means hand over hope’ as detectives renew an attraction for info to discover a lacking Bedford lady on the tenth anniversary of her disappearance.
Sonica Hans, then 35, was final seen on Boxing Day in 2012 strolling via Bedford city centre, previous the Swan Lodge and alongside the Embankment.
After her disappearance Bedfordshire Police carried out intensive enquiries, together with police divers looking the Nice Ouse between Prebend Avenue and Slipe Bridge, however have been unable to search out Sonica.
Her household has now issued a recent attraction to the general public for any new info.
Sonica Hans, then 35, was final seen on Boxing Day in 2012 strolling via Bedford city centre, previous the Swan Lodge and alongside the Embankment
After her disappearance Bedfordshire Police carried out intensive enquiries, together with police divers looking the Nice Ouse between Prebend Avenue and Slipe Bridge, however have been unable to search out Sonica
‘I’ve by no means given up hope and I by no means ever will. I’ll proceed to wish she returns to us safely,’ Sonica’s sister Manisha Singh stated.
‘The previous 10 years since Sonica’s disappearance have been very troublesome for us as a household. Celebrations have by no means been the identical and my sister’s presence has all the time been missed.’
Sonica is described as being 5’3″ tall, with lengthy black hair dyed darkish brown.
She was final seen carrying pink trousers or leggings, a thigh-length black jumper and a darkish blue jacket.
Detective Inspector Katherine Rivers, from Bedfordshire Police’s lacking investigation staff, stated: ‘As we have a good time this festive season it is very important keep in mind there are households who’ve misplaced those that are lacking.
‘On the tenth anniversary of Sonica’s disappearance, her household has determined to problem a heartfelt assertion that can ring a bell with many individuals right here in Bedfordshire and within the hope that somebody who is aware of one thing will come ahead.
‘We by no means shut a lacking particular person case and can observe any new strains of enquiry to find Sonica or set up what has occurred.
‘If somebody on the market has any info in any respect, no matter how small it might appear, I urge you to get in contact right away.’
