Lancashire Police have released compelling new CCTV evidence in their ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicola Bulley, a 45-year-old mortgage advisor who vanished during a routine dog walk in St Michael's on Wyre.
Critical Timeline Revealed
The newly obtained footage captures Nicola walking along the road near the river at approximately 8.43 am on Friday, January 27th. This represents the last confirmed sighting of the missing mother before her mysterious disappearance.
Detective Superintendent Rebecca Smith confirmed the significance of this development: "This CCTV footage is crucial to our investigation as it provides the last verified sighting of Nicola. We're urging anyone who may have seen her that morning to come forward immediately."
Extensive Search Operation Underway
Police and specialist search teams have been conducting an intensive operation across the area, focusing particularly on the River Wyre and surrounding countryside. The search has involved:
- Marine Unit specialists combing the river
- Mountain Rescue teams searching nearby fields
- Police drones conducting aerial surveillance
- Door-to-door enquiries with local residents
Family's Emotional Appeal
Nicola's family have described the past week as "utterly heartbreaking" and have joined police in appealing for information. Her partner, Paul Ansell, expressed the family's desperation: "We need answers. Our lives have been turned upside down and we just want Nikki home safe."
The missing woman was last seen wearing an ankle-length black quilted gilet, black jeans and green wellies. Her springer spaniel, Willow, was found alone near the river shortly after her disappearance.
How You Can Help
Police are urging anyone with information, particularly those who were in the St Michael's on Wyre area between 8.30 am and 9.30 am on January 27th, to contact the incident room immediately. Even the smallest detail could prove vital in locating Nicola.
