Mystery over Gaynor Lord’s disappearance deepens as mum’s clothes, rings and phone found in ‘various locations’ in park

THE MYSTERY behind a mum’s disappearance has deepened after cops revealed her belongings were discovered in “various locations” in a park.

Gaynor Lord, 55, vanished at 2.45pm on Friday - but her clothes, rings and mobile phone were found that evening in Norwich’s Wensum Park.

Gaynor, who has blonde shoulder-length hair in a bob, is described as white and 5ft 6 inches tall.

She was last seen walking along London Street, in Norwich, 

Norwich Constabulary declared her missing after they found her ID inside a handbag - and learned she'd failed to return home from work that evening.

Her white work shirt, yellow tank top, and jewellery were found spread out at different sites across the city centre park, while her olive-coloured coat was found in the water.

Cops now believe she went missing at least partially unclothed.

Police said on Tuesday lunchtime that the "most likely scenario is that Gaynor entered the water".

Supt Wes Hornigold said: "Gaynor left work early and didn’t take her normal route home. We haven’t been able to establish why she left early and her disappearance is out of character so we are naturally concerned for her welfare.

“There’s no evidence that Gaynor has come to harm and while we have a number of inquiries ongoing, given where her clothing was found and other items, there is a real possibility she has entered the water. 

“We’ve been liaising with the National Crime Agency (NCA) who have given advice around specialist underwater dive teams and we’re seeking assistance from forces with this capability.

"We hope resources will be on the ground later today [Tuesday] or tomorrow.

“This is clearly a distressing time for her family. We have specialist officers supporting them and continue to keep them updated of our ongoing work.”

Police divers, assisted by fire crews and the coastguard, are now scouring the nearby River Wensum yesterday using sonar equipment to examine the water.

Officers have also used drones and foot searches in the hunt for further clues.