Man arrested as Coventry woman missing for over a month
A man has been arrested and a "desperate" appeal issued to find a woman who has been missing for a month and who failed to contact family on her birthday.Reanne Coulson, 34, from Coventry, was last seen on 21 May in the city. CCTV captured her at St Mary & Benedict Church in Raglan Street at about 21:45 BST.Police have said it was "very out of character" for Ms Coulson not to have contacted her family on her birthday on 17 June and Det Insp Nigel Box said: "We desperately need to find Reanne to make sure she is OK."He said a man who was known to Ms Coulson had been arrested in connection with her disappearance and was being held in custody.
In an urgent appeal, Mr Box said: "Reanne's family are really worried and just want her home. If you have any information, even if it's small please get in touch."He said that Ms Coulson was known to travel around Coventry, Atherstone and Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.Police are speaking to people who know Ms Coulson and examining CCTV.A dedicated website has been set up where people can give information and they can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
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