Operation Columbian: search after property found
Police teams are conducting a search of an area of Otterbourne today (Tuesday, January 11) after a piece of property was found which may be of significant importance to the investigation into the murder of Georgina Edmonds.
From 9am today, which is, co-incidentally, the third anniversary of Mrs Edmonds’ death, specialist search officers will be conducting a search of the area around Oakwood Copse.
This search has been co-ordinated after an item was found by a member of the public and handed in to police. The item is believed to be of significant importance to the inquiry, and has been sent away for forensic testing.
Detective Inspector Guy Robyns, part of the Operation Columbian inquiry team, said: “For operational reasons, we are unable to release further details about the item we had handed in at this time, as we believe it could prove to be a vital part of the ongoing investigation.
“There were several items stolen from Mrs Edmonds’ home that include her black leather Radley handbag, a silver credit card holder and a brightly coloured key fob – red, gold and green in colour.
“We continue to search for the missing items today, and would like to appeal to anybody who regularly uses that area who may have picked up any of the items as described above or may have seen any of them to contact us as soon as possible.”
Pictures of the missing items are available on this website by clicking here.
Can you help?
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Operation Columbian inquiry team on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, please call 0845 045 45 45. To contact an officer please select the following link www.hampshire.police.uk/Internet/contact/message_officer.htm
Notes to Editors:
A 32-year-old man remains on bail in connection with the murder of Mrs Edmonds. Please be reminded of your obligations under the Contempt of Court Act to report responsibly and in accordance with relevant legislation. We would also request you do not identify any individual you believe to be a suspect in this case due to the potential negative impact on both the investigation and any named individual.
