Police search ponds in London in desperate hunt for missing woman, 33, who vanished on her way home

Police release new CCTV image in desperate hunt for woman, 33, who vanished on her way home in London as officers search pond

  • Sarah Everard, 33, went missing between Clapham Junction and Brixton
  • London Metropolitan Police are searching the ponds in Clapham Common 
  • She was carrying her phone in a transparent case with green in-ear headphones 

Fresh CCTV images have been released as the desperate search for a woman who vanished on her way home in London continues with officers searching a park lake.  

Sarah Everard, 33, was last seen walking between Clapham Junction and Brixton at 9pm on Wednesday. 

London Metropolitan Police has released a fresh appeal to find her and told MailOnline it was searching the ponds in Clapham Common for her this afternoon.

They were joined by London Search and Rescue volunteers who said they had been searching the park since last night. 

Fresh CCTV images have been released as the desperate search for Sarah Everard, 33, who was last seen walking between Clapham Junction and Brixton at 9pm on Wednesday

Fresh CCTV images have been released as the desperate search for Sarah Everard, 33, who was last seen walking between Clapham Junction and Brixton at 9pm on Wednesday

Fresh CCTV images have been released as the desperate search for Sarah Everard, 33, who was last seen walking between Clapham Junction and Brixton at 9pm on Wednesday 

London Metropolitan Police has released a fresh appeal to find her and told MailOnline it was searching the ponds in Clapham Common for her this afternoon (pictured)

London Metropolitan Police has released a fresh appeal to find her and told MailOnline it was searching the ponds in Clapham Common for her this afternoon (pictured)

London Metropolitan Police has released a fresh appeal to find her and told MailOnline it was searching the ponds in Clapham Common for her this afternoon (pictured)

Police search the grounds of Clapham Common this afternoon after launching a fresh appeal for her

Police search the grounds of Clapham Common this afternoon after launching a fresh appeal for her

Police search the grounds of Clapham Common this afternoon after launching a fresh appeal for her

A team from London Search and Rescue assist people on Clapham Common in south London after Ms Everard disappeared after leaving a friend's house in Clapham on Wednesday

A team from London Search and Rescue assist people on Clapham Common in south London after Ms Everard disappeared after leaving a friend's house in Clapham on Wednesday

A team from London Search and Rescue assist people on Clapham Common in south London after Ms Everard disappeared after leaving a friend’s house in Clapham on Wednesday

Police released a new CCTV image of Ms Everard from the night she was reported missing.

She left her friend’s house in Leathwaite Road, Clapham, through a back gate on to the A205 South Circular and began walking to her home address in Brixton, the force said.

It is thought she walked across Clapham Common and was expected to arrive home around 50 minutes later. It is not clear if she did return home, the Met said.

Ms Everard was last seen wearing a green rain jacket, navy blue trousers with a white diamond pattern, and turquoise and orange trainers.

Sarah Everard (pictured), 33, was last seen walking between Clapham Junction and Brixton at 9pm on Wednesday

Sarah Everard (pictured), 33, was last seen walking between Clapham Junction and Brixton at 9pm on Wednesday

Sarah Everard (pictured), 33, was last seen walking between Clapham Junction and Brixton at 9pm on Wednesday

Met Police were joined by London Search and Rescue volunteers who said they had been searching Clapham Common since last night

Met Police were joined by London Search and Rescue volunteers who said they had been searching Clapham Common since last night

Met Police were joined by London Search and Rescue volunteers who said they had been searching Clapham Common since last night

It is thought she walked across Clapham Common (pictured today, as officers search the grounds) and was expected to arrive home around 50 minutes later

It is thought she walked across Clapham Common (pictured today, as officers search the grounds) and was expected to arrive home around 50 minutes later

It is thought she walked across Clapham Common (pictured today, as officers search the grounds) and was expected to arrive home around 50 minutes later

She is thought to have been wearing green earphones and a white beanie hat.

In a statement, Ms Everard’s family said: ‘With every day that goes by we are getting more worried about Sarah. 

‘She is always in regular contact with us and with her friends and it is totally out of character for her to disappear like this. 

‘We long to see her and want nothing more than for her to be found safe and well.

‘We are so grateful to the police and all our friends for all they are doing. 

Ms Everard was last seen wearing a green rain jacket, navy blue trousers with a white diamond pattern, and turquoise and orange trainers

Ms Everard was last seen wearing a green rain jacket, navy blue trousers with a white diamond pattern, and turquoise and orange trainers

Ms Everard was last seen wearing a green rain jacket, navy blue trousers with a white diamond pattern, and turquoise and orange trainers

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Kenward, from the Central South Public Protection Team says 'her family and friends are incredibly worried'

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Kenward, from the Central South Public Protection Team says 'her family and friends are incredibly worried'

 Detective Chief Inspector Ian Kenward, from the Central South Public Protection Team says ‘her family and friends are incredibly worried’

‘We are desperate for news and if anyone knows anything about what has happened to her, we would urge you to please come forward and speak to the police. No piece of information is too insignificant.’

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Kenward, from the Central South Public Protection Team, said: ‘Sarah’s disappearance is completely out of character and understandably her family and friends are incredibly worried.

‘We are also growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and have officers working round the clock to try and find her.

‘I would ask anybody who was in the Clapham Common area on Wednesday night to think about whether you saw Sarah or any suspicious activity around the time of her disappearance.’

Her family and friends released a plea for her return, saying: 'Sarah, we are here for whenever you are ready'

Her family and friends released a plea for her return, saying: 'Sarah, we are here for whenever you are ready'

Her family and friends released a plea for her return, saying: ‘Sarah, we are here for whenever you are ready’

Her family and friends released a plea for Ms Everard’s return yesterday, saying: ‘Sarah, we are here for whenever you are ready.’ 

Ms Everard, from Lambeth, is 5ft 4 with blonde hair and was carrying a transparent case with green in-ear Bluetooth headphones.

Her loved ones added: ‘We can listen, talk you through what help you need, pass a message for you and help you to be safe.’

Specialist officers and volunteers from London Search and Rescue are carrying out searches in the area of Clapham Common and the walking route between Clapham and Brixton.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 3309/06MAR. Information can also be provided anonymously by calling the Missing People charity on 116 000.

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