Nazire Koreli, 55, was last seen close to her home in Welling, South East London, UK, in September 2024. She was reported missing to the police on Friday 28 February, 2025.
At the time of her disappearance, Nazire was described as a woman of slim build, 5’1”, with light brown hair, dark eyes and olive skin.
Since she was reported missing, officers have reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV and carried out an extensive search of her home address.
A man in his 50’s was arrested on suspicion of Nazire’s murder but has since been released on bail whilst enquiries continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley of Specialist Crime South said:
“It’s been a year since Nazire was last seen, and her family remain without the answers they deserve.”
“We continue to keep an open mind and share our optimism with Nazire’s family that she will be found safe and well.”
“Nazire had many friends and acquaintances in the Bexley area, and we are asking anyone who knew her to think back and contact us if they saw her between September 2024 and March 2025.”
Nazire Koreli’s daughter has released the following statement:
“My world stood still the day I discovered my mother was missing. Since then, not a day has passed without questions.”
“She was a teacher for many years, beloved by many. A mother, daughter, sister, aunt and now a grandmother.”
“I have to learn to live with the unknown and be strong for my family’s sake. But while she is missing, and we have no answers, life will never be the same.”
“If you have any information, no matter how small, that could help us find her, or bring us some closure, I urge you to please contact the police. Even the smallest detail could make a difference.”
Anyone with any knowledge of Nazire Koreli’s whereabouts is urged to call 101 or make a report online.
If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers, who are offering up to £20,000 for information which could help with the investigation.
Sources:
https://news.met.police.uk/news/family-of-missing-woman-appeal-for-the-publics-support-501382
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdjz80kd1z7o
https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/nazire-koreli-25-001608
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/nazire-koreli-disappearance-reward-police-b1249683.html
