A desperate search is under way for a mum-of-seven who has been missing for more than a month, leaving her family fearing for her safety.
Tia Herman, 31, has not been seen since October 11 and has reportedly had no contact with her loved ones since she vanished. Her last known whereabouts were in Birmingham, according to her family, although she is originally from Southend-on-Sea in Essex, and now lives in Cambridge. Tia is believed to have previously worked at a cafè before her disappearance.
Family's online appeal
Her mum, Donna Hayes, has been appealing for help online as she desperately tries to find her daughter. She says she has reported Tia missing to West Midlands Police.
In a heartfelt plea, Hayes wrote: "Anyone seen my daughter Tia Herman? Haven't heard or seen from her since 11th October. She was last in Birmingham. I have reported her missing to Birmingham police. Please if anyone has any info please contact me. Please keep sharing until found."
Description and related investigation
Tia is described as having a slim build, brown hair and a tattoo on the right side of her chest. West Midlands Police has been approached for comment.
The investigation runs alongside that of the search for British woman Emily Lummis, who disappeared after stepping out of her holiday accommodation in Portugal. The 38-year-old has not been seen for days after she vanished in Lisbon, Portugal. The last sighting of her came on November 6. The missing persons report states that she was last seen leaving the Palacio do Governador hotel in the district of Belem.
Emily, who is from London, is described as being blonde, around 5ft 4ins tall and of a slim build. Emily also allegedly goes by the name 'Lyra'.
