Police believe woman missing for a week entered water off South Shields coast
Police are continuing to carry out enquiries to locate a missing 56-year-old woman and believe she entered the water in South Shields.
Police believe a North Tyneside woman who was last seen a week ago has entered the water off the coast of South Tyneside.
Shannon, age 56 from North Shields, was last seen in the Cheshire Grove area of South Shields just after 11.55pm on Friday, October 9.
Since being reported missing, extensive enquiries have been carried out by Northumbria Police to locate her.
Today, Friday, October 16, police can confirm that they now believe Shannon has entered into the water in South Shields.
Her family have been informed of developments in the investigation and continue to be supported by officers.
Sergeant Michael Wynes, of the Force’s Missing Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts are with Shannon's family, friends and loved ones at this deeply difficult time.
“We have carried out a wide range of enquiries since she was reported missing to us, and we are continuing these enquiries.
“It is now our understanding that she entered the water off the coast of South Shields.
“We would like to sincerely thank all of the officers who have been involved in the searches for Shannon, and also thank our partner organisations who helped.
“I would also like to thank those in our local communities who have shared our appeal to locate her.
"Every single person's help is very much appreciated."
If you have information
Anyone with further information should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the Force’s website.
For those unable to make contact via the above ways, call 101.
Please quote reference number: NP-20261010-0050.