Taiwo Balogun: CCTV footage released amid search for missing Bexley woman

“We are very worried about our mum... we want nothing more than to have her home with us, safe and well.”
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CCTV footage of a woman who has been missing for almost four weeks has been released amid growing concerns for her welfare.

Met Police officers published CCTV footage today (Wednesday, December 28) of Taiwo Balogun - who went missing in Crayford, Bexley on December 1 - in a renewed appeal to find her.

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Footage shows the 53-year-old in a shop on Crayford Road, Dartford, at 2.27pm on the day she was last seen.

Her family and officers are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

No information suggests she has come to harm at the hands of anyone else, however she is considered vulnerable, and she may be a risk to herself, police said.

Taiwo’s family are increasingly concerned for her welfare. Photo: Met PoliceTaiwo’s family are increasingly concerned for her welfare. Photo: Met Police
Taiwo’s family are increasingly concerned for her welfare. Photo: Met Police

In a statement, Taiwo’s family said: “We are very worried about our mum.

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“She is greatly loved and a massive part of our lives. We want nothing more than to have her home with us, safe and well.

“If anyone has seen or knows where she is, please contact the police. Any information could help find her.”

Taiwo has been missing since early December. Photo: Met PoliceTaiwo has been missing since early December. Photo: Met Police
Taiwo has been missing since early December. Photo: Met Police

Taiwo is described as 5ft 9ins tall and wearing a black jacket with vertical stripes down the arms, dark trousers and black and white trainers.

She was also carrying an orange carrier bag.

Police are urging anyone who thinks they were driving in the area on that Thursday afternoon to think back or check any dash cam footage if they have it.

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They are asking business owners to check CCTV to see if Taiwo came into their premises or walked by.

Any information may provide a vital clue as to where Taiwo may have gone and what may have happened to her.

Information can be provided by calling 101, giving the reference 6085/01DEC.