Police have recovered a body from a river during the search for a 79-year-old woman who vanished from her Norfolk home.
Search Operation Underway for Missing Pensioner
Jill Grint, aged 79, was last seen near her home in Earlham, Norfolk, at approximately 10.30am on Friday, 5 December 2025. Her disappearance prompted an immediate and extensive response from Norfolk Constabulary, who launched a search operation involving specialist teams.
Body Discovered Near University Grounds
During the course of their search on Friday, officers discovered a body in a river close to the University of East Anglia campus. The location is not far from where Jill was last seen. While formal identification procedures are yet to be completed, the discovery is a significant development in the investigation.
Police have confirmed the find and are treating the death as unexplained at this stage. The area was cordoned off for forensic examination as detectives work to establish the full circumstances.
Family Informed as Investigation Continues
The family of Jill Grint has been notified of the discovery and are receiving support from specialist officers. Authorities have urged the public and media to respect the family's privacy during this profoundly difficult time.
Norfolk Constabulary has stated that enquiries are ongoing and have appealed to anyone with information regarding Jill's movements on Friday morning to come forward. The force has also thanked the local community for their assistance during the search operation.
