The mother of a woman missing for more than a month has issued a heartbreaking plea to get her ‘baby back’ – as police made arrests in a murder probe.
Reanne Coulson, 34, was last seen at around 9.46pm on May 21 in Coventry after visiting a food bank.
A 42-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of her murder and he remains in police custody.
Two other people – a 38-year-old and a 53-year-old man – have also been detained in connection with Reanne’s disappearance.
The 38-year-old was arrested in the Coventry area at around 4pm on June 25 on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
It comes as Reanne’s mother Lynne Sparks yesterday issued a new appeal to find her daughter.
She said: ‘Is there anybody out there that knows anything about Reanne’s disappearance?
‘From one parent to another, you can only imagine how I’m feeling. Please come forward to give our family some closure. I just want my baby back.’
Reanne’s twin sister Kirsten added: ‘If you were in Vauxhall Street on May 21 or 22 for whatever reason, if you know anything about my sister’s disappearance, please let the police know.
‘Just pick up the phone no matter how small it is. Anything is better than nothing. Your information might just help us to find her.
‘We are all worried sick about her. Words can’t describe the pain we are all feeling. Our family are desperate. We need answers. Please help us get Reanne back.’
Police have viewed hundreds of hours of CCTV and taken more than 50 statements from potential witnesses as part of the investigation.
Specialist teams including police dogs have also begun searching Binley Woods, near Coventry, as well as other areas of land in neighbouring Warwickshire.
Detective Superintendent Jim Munro, from our Major Crime Unit, said: ‘We are continuing to work flat out to find Reanne, and get the answers that her family so desperately need.
‘I know there are people in Coventry that have information in relation to her whereabouts.
‘I ask they come forward and speak with police, or look at others channels such as Crimestoppers – who they can speak to completely anonymously.
‘We ask for any information from them that will alllow us to locate Reanne, who we now sadly believe is deceased.’
Anyone with information can get in touch via a dedicated website here: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)
Alternatively, you can ring 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.