New Appeal For Linda Millard Who Vanished 23 Years Ago

Linda Millard was last seen in Portishead.
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Linda Millard went missing 23 years ago
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Police have issued an appeal for information about a woman who disappeared 23 years ago.

Linda Millard, 48, was last seen at about 9.30am on 1 March 1996 in Portishead, where she was staying with friends, 

Avon and Somerset Police said she was reported missing at about 10pm that day.

Officers found her white Austin Mini Metro and some of her possessions near Battery Point in Portishead a short time later.

In a statement to mark the anniversary appeal, her daughter Yvonne Cathrall said: “On behalf of myself and my two brothers, we would like to appeal to the public in relation to the disappearance of our mum.

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Millard's white Austin Mini Metro and some of her possessions were found near Battery Point in Portishead after she went missing
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“It has been 23 years since our mum went missing and we miss her very much.

“Not a day goes by when we don’t think about her and ask ourselves what happened that day.”

She appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

“My brothers and I desperately wish to find out so that we can finally have some peace and closure,” she said.

Millard is described as white, 5ft 2in and of slim build, with blue eyes and chestnut brown hair in a bob style.

She was last seen wearing a navy blue and white checked shirt, black jeans and a black anorak with a vivid pink trim and collar.

Detective Inspector Lisa Jones said: “We are treating this as a missing person inquiry but we’re keeping an open mind about the circumstances of Linda’s disappearance and we cannot rule out foul play.

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The interior of Millard's car
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“The case has never been closed and reviews have taken place in the time since the original investigation but sadly we’ve been unable to locate Linda or find out definitively what happened to her.

“We want to help Linda’s family find the truth as they’re left with so many unanswered questions and deserve to know what happened to her.

“The passage of time sometimes allows people to come forward with information they may have felt unable to give to the police at the time or they initially felt was not relevant.

“We would encourage anyone with information about Linda’s disappearance to come forward now and help her family find some form of closure.”

Police are appealing for anyone who saw, spoke to or communicated with Millard in the days or weeks leading up to her disappearance to come forward.

They would also like to hear from anyone who saw her car, registration M987 LOE, before her disappearance or it being parked in Battery Point.

Anyone who has spoken to, seen or heard from Millard since 1 March 1996 is asked to contact the force.

The Major Crime Review Team are on 101 and the reference number is MP4472/11.