British teenager who disappeared 52 years ago is found “safe and sound”

Sheila Fox disappeared in 1972, aged 16, while living with her parents in Coventry. She has now been found alive, in another part of the country.

More than 50 years later, Sheila Fox, a British woman who disappeared in 1972aged 16, was found alive and living in another part of the country, according to West Midlands police.

The discovery ends one of the longest missing persons investigations by British police.

Fox disappeared from Coventry, in central England, while living with his parents.

At the time, police suspected that they may have had a relationship and moved out of the region. Despite decades-long searches, his whereabouts remained unknown until a discovery this week.

The investigation gained strength when the police published a message on social media grainy photography of Foxtaken around the time of his disappearance.

Within hours, the public provided crucial information that allowed investigators to locate her. Fox was described as “safe and sound” and residing elsewhere in the United Kingdom, cites .

Detective Sergeant Jenna Shawfrom the Cold Case Investigation Team, expressed his delight with the outcome, stating: “We are absolutely delighted to have found Sheila after more than five decades.” Shaw attributed the resolution of the case to the determination of his team and the help of the public.

Special recognition was given to Detective Constable Shaun Reeve for his dedication to solving the case. “Every missing person has a story and their families and friends deserve to know what happened to them,” Shaw added.

The successful resolution of Fox’s disappearance brings closure to a case that has spanned over 50 yearshighlighting the importance of collaboration between police and the public in long-running investigations.