Frantic search for Brit Janet Fison who vanished on Costa Blanca 17 DAYS ago as cops deploy drones, dogs and helicopters
AN URGENT hunt is underway for Brit Janet Fison who went missing on Costa Blanca 17 days ago.
Cops have deployed drones, dogs and helicopters to aid with the search, which has been going on
since she disappeared on 30 May.
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Jane Fison was last seen in a printed dress
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An urgent hunt is underway for Janet who went missing on 30 May
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One local said they noticed a strong police presence build up around the river near Benejuzar.
Janet, who originally comes from Redhill, Surrey, left her home in Jacarilla on the Spanish Costa Blanca at around 7pm while wearing a colourful printed dress.
The Spanish Civil Guard have since released a CCTV image of her being served in a shop just before she vanished.
Janet's husband said she did not have her mobile phone or any cash with her.
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According to reports, Janet was
Jacarilla council have made a fresh appeal for anyone with information to contact the police.
A statement read: "In an update today Jacarilla Town Hall said: 'Janet is still missing. The photo on the right shows what she was wearing on the day she disappeared.
"This image was taken in a local business hours before she disappeared.
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"The Guardia Civil is still searching. She was last seen on Friday, May 30, around 8.40pm, along the river towards Benejuzar."
Locals have since jumped onto social media to share their support.
Sisters of missing Scot Greg Monks who vanished on stag do in Portugal reveal 'alarm bells' moment after he disappeared
One expat said: 'Aww, I knew Janet when we lived in Jacarilla, I hope she's found safe and well.'
Another said : 'Oh dear, I know Janet. I hope she is found soon.'
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Whilst a third said
: 'I hope they find her safe and sound because I've been there and I know how bad the area is.'
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Janet was last seen over two weeks ago
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