Murder investigation launched following disappearance of Paria Veisi

The investigation into the disappearance of Paria Veisi is now being treated as a murder investigation being led by South Wales Police’s Major Crime Team.

A man, 41, and a woman, 48, who are both known to Paria, remain in police custody having been arrested on suspicion of murder.

The focus for the ongoing investigation remains Paria’s movements after she left her place of work in Canton at 3pm on Saturday, April 12, driving her black Mercedes GLC 200, which was located on Tuesday evening (April 15) in Dorchester Avenue, Penylan.

Paria has long, curly black hair – she was last seen wearing a black zip-up gym top over a red top, black trousers and trainers. She was carrying a small handbag.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Matt Powell, said:

“I can confirm that that the investigation into the disappearance of Paria Veisi is now a murder investigation. I currently have no proof that Paria is alive. Her family and friends are extremely concerned that they have not heard from her which is totally out of character. Paria’s family have been informed and we are keeping them updated.
“We have two people in custody, and at this stage we are not looking for anybody else in connection with this investigation.
“Our investigation remains focussed on Paria’s movements after she left work in Canton area on Saturday, April 12.
“Extensive CCTV and house-to-house enquiries are being carried out by a team of officers and I am appealing for anybody who has information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to make contact.”

Information and video footage such as from mobile phones, CCTV cameras, doorbells or dash-cams can be submitted via this link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP25C05-PO1

Anyone with information is asked to contact South Wales Police quoting reference 2500116906.

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