Alarms were raised last night aftera 42 year old mother, Sarah Abbey Townsend was reported missing at 11.25. She was last seen heading in the direction of St. Davids Walk, Cardiff. 

    Police were involved when Sarahs twelve year old daughter reported a disturbance between her mother and her father, Bernard Townsend.

    Mr Townsend, head of Community relations department of Glamorgan Police, has made no comment about the disturbance between himself and Sarah.

     Sarah is believed to be suicidal after reports that she consumed a large amount of medication, while locking herself in the bathroom of her family home. The exact amount consumed is still being investigated.

    Family members within the local viscinity have all been contacted. None of whom have any awareness of Sarahs wherabouts.

    Sarah is described by police as being 5’ 7’’ and of medium build. Her hair is  black and of collar length. The mother was last seen wearing a red jumper, with black leggings and a black overcoat. She carried a black bag, and is not thought to have any money with her.

   Search dogs and helicopter support have already been used in an attempt to find the suicidal mother.

   Inspector John Jones described Sarah as being in a, “vulnerable state of mind” and urges anyone who has information to contact police on 01443 546128.

 

 

 

Cardiff mother missing

Mother was reported missing at around half past eleven last night. 42 year old, Sarah Abbey Townsend, was last seen heading in the direction of St. Davids Walk. 

Concerns were raised when her twelve year old daughter reported a disturbance between her mother and her father, Bernard Townsend.

Sarah is believed to be suicidal after reports that she consumed a large amount of medication, the exact amount still being investigated.

Bernard Townsend, head of Community Relations, Glamorgan Police, has made no comment on the domestic disturbance.

Inspector John Jones urges anyone who has information to contact police on 01443 546128.