A third person has now been arrested as part of West Midlands Police’s investigation into the disappearance of Reanne Coulson.
Reanne, 34, was last seen at around 9.46pm on May 21 in Coventry after visiting a food bank at St Mary and Benedict Church on Raglan Street.
West Midlands Police have said that officers are working across a number of teams to locate the 34-year-old, and have so far viewed ‘hundreds’ of hours of CCTV and taken more than 50 statements from potential witnesses.
Have you seen Reanne? Police are urgently looking for
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Now, Lynne Sparkes, Reanne’s mother, has released a new emotional appeal today, saying ‘I just want my baby back.’
Ms Sparkes 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 sister, Kirsten, pleaded for anyone with information to come forward.
Reanne’s twin sister, Kirsten, added: “If you were in Vauxhall Street on May 21 or May 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 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.”
A third person has been arrested as part of the investigation, with a 38-year-old being detained in the Coventry area on suspicion of perverting the course of justice just before 4pm on Wednesday.
Previously, a 42-year-old man was also arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of her murder, and another man, aged 53, has since been released on bail after being arrested in connection with the disappearance.
Detective Superintendent Jim Munro, from the West Midlands Police 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 believe people in the Coventry area know what has happened to her. It may be that they are reluctant to come forward with information, but it’s vital that they do.
“Reanne is so loved by her family. Please do the right thing and help us find her, for their sake.”
As a result of new information, specialist teams, including police dogs, are searching Binley Woods as well as other areas of land in the neighbouring Warwickshire.
Anyone with information is asked to get in touch with West Midlands Police via the direct appeal website.