Police Hunting for Missing Annie Dryden, 20, Search Remote Beauty Spot
Annie Dryden, a 20-year-old woman, has gone missing after leaving a train at a small rural hamlet. Detectives have been working tirelessly, collaborating with mountain rescue teams, to find her near a picturesque beauty spot. Annie was last seen boarding a train at James Cook train station in Middlesbrough on January 4. CCTV footage captures her disembarking at the remote hamlet of Battersby in North Yorkshire at around 2.38pm, and her current whereabouts remain unknown.
Police conducted an extensive search in the rugged terrain surrounding the station with the assistance of mountain rescue teams and police helicopter crews. They have expressed deep concern for Annie’s welfare and are urging the public to come forward with any information. Annie is described as being 5ft 10in tall, slim, with dark hair that has a distinctive blonde fringe. She also has a visible scar above her top lip.
The area where Annie was last seen is renowned for its hiking and biking trails. Police are calling on walkers, runners, cyclists, and residents in the surrounding rural areas to be vigilant and report any sightings of the missing 20-year-old. Inspector Andrew Ingram of North Yorkshire Police stated, We remain very concerned for Annie’s welfare and appeal directly to her that if she sees or hears our appeal, to please get in touch with your family, friends or the police and let us know that you are safe.
Superintendent Marc Anderson echoed this concern, emphasizing the need for Annie to contact authorities or a family member to assure her safety. He explained that Annie had traveled to Battersby by train on January 4, urging anyone in the area to urgently contact the police if they have seen her. He added, From our inquiries, we have established that Annie headed to Battersby by train on Thursday afternoon, 4 January, and so we’d ask anyone in that area or the surrounding areas to contact us urgently if they have seen her.
The CCTV footage shows Annie wearing a hat and carrying a green and black backpack. She possesses a unique scar above her top lip, further aiding in her identification. Detectives are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in locating Annie. Individuals with knowledge of her whereabouts or who have seen her are urged to contact the police immediately at 101, quoting reference number 002768.
These efforts to locate Annie have sparked an outpouring of support from the community. The public’s assistance is proving invaluable as volunteers join the search, and local residents are checking their sheds and outbuildings for any signs of shelter-seeking individuals. The search is ongoing, with authorities and concerned citizens sparing no effort to find Annie Dryden and ensure her safe return.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is based on the latest updates at the time of reporting. The search for Annie Dryden is ongoing, and any new information should be reported to the authorities.
