South Wales Police continues to investigate the disappearance of Charlene Hobbs
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South Wales Police continues to investigate the disappearance of Charlene Hobbs.
Today (July 24, 2025) marks a year since Charlene was last seen, and her disappearance is being treated as murder.
A reward of up to £20,000 for information on the murder of Charlene Hobbs remains available from the charity Crimestoppers.
To date the investigation has included:
- Ten media appeals
- 400 people, linked to the investigation, spoken to.
- 629 properties visited as part of house-to-house enquiries in addition to searches of derelict premises, vehicles, open land, and waterways.
- More than 1000 hours of public and private CCTV reviewed.
- 3300+ documents recorded.
- A £20k reward from Crimestoppers.
Further searches, forensic examinations, and house-to-house enquiries are taking place.
Detective Chief Inspector Matt Powell, from South Wales Police, said:
“The investigation into the disappearance of Charlene is complex and meticulous.
“Despite a huge number of enquiries, which are continuing, unfortunately no one has come forward with information about what has happened to Charlene or where she is.
“We remain committed to finding Charlene and a specialist team of officers and staff are focused on the investigation.”
The last confirmed sighting of Charlene is a mobile phone photograph taken at a property in Broadway, Adamsdown, at 06:07am on July 24, 2024.
The day before, July 23, 2024, Charlene, who has a distinctive dragon tattoo on her back, was seen on CCTV in Morrisons Local, Adamsdown.
DCI Powell added:
“Charlene is a mother, a sister, a daughter, and a friend to many. We understand that this is an extremely difficult time and, like us, they are desperate for answers.
“Charlene’s family are supported by a family liaison officer, and we continue to communicate with them in line with their wishes, only to have contact when there is a significant development.
“If anyone has information, no matter how insignificant it might seem, please come forward not just for us, but for Charlene and her family.”
A 46-year-old man arrested in connection with the investigation has been further arrested and is on police bail.
We’re aware the Crimestoppers appeal generated strong interest, with many people visiting the Crimestoppers site.
Any information shared has been passed directly to the investigation team. Even the smallest piece of intelligence can be vital in helping us move forward.
We continue to urge anyone with information to speak up anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Information and video footage such as from mobile phones, CCTV cameras, doorbells or dash-cams can be submitted to South Wales Police via this link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/62SWP24B95-PO1
Or:
- Live Chat https://www.south-wales.police.uk
- Contact us via https://bit.ly/SWPProvideInfo
- Call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Always call 999 in an emergency.
Reference: 2400353044