Red Van Suspected in Nicola Bulley Disappearance: Key Witness Reports Suspicious Vehicle
Yesterday, the search for Nicola Bulley was expanded to include the ocean due to the possibility that she was swept 20 miles downriver.
Officers combed Morecambe Bay after learning that her last known sighting occurred nearly two hours before police were called.
The police are investigating reports of a suspicious red van near the location where Nicola Bulley disappeared.
The vehicle was spotted near the mother’s walking route the morning she disappeared.
It was spotted parked in a lane a few hundred yards from the school where 45-year-old Nicola had just dropped off her young children.
A man in his fifties described the van as a faded red Renault or Transit with high sides.
The witness stated, “It was an older, shabby-looking van of the type in which one could live or work.
It was on a quiet lane close to a barn, with a few houses nearby.
“I do not know if this van has anything to do with Nicola’s disappearance. Only know that something captured my interest. I felt compelled to report it to the police.
Even though it was down the road, it is quite close to where Nicola was last seen as the crow flies.
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A second witness reportedly contacted police to report seeing the van in the area, according to The Sun.
Nicola vanished while walking her dog along the River Wyre in St. Michael on Wyre, Lancashire.
The van’s witness, who lives nearby and was en route to a bakery, works in search and rescue in the south of England, but by coincidence.
He stated, “Around 9:40 a.m., I observed a red van parked along Hall Lane.” It appeared suspicious, but had no significance at the time.”
The man, who requested anonymity, contacted police three days after the timeline of events surrounding Nicola’s disappearance was disclosed.
He added, “After considerable consideration, I concluded that the red van’s prominence may be significant.”
“Initially, I dialed 101, but the operator left me unimpressed. I followed up with the police and spoke with an officer who took down all the pertinent information and informed me that my call would be logged.
“I’ve now spoken with the police several times. They followed up with me on Wednesday.
“They thanked me, asked if I had any dashcam footage, and assured me that my information was being taken seriously.
“The phone call completely allayed my concerns that my report would not be taken seriously; they are following up on everything.”
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The Lancashire Police stated that they had no comment on the suspicious red van.
The police continue to investigate the possibility that Nicola fell into the Wyre in a “tragic accident.”
And yesterday, they were examining the “possibility” that she had been transported by the tide into the Irish Sea.
Two boats with specialized police teams were observed searching Morecambe Bay and Knotts End’s water and shoreline.
Police have confirmed that they received the first report of Nicola’s disappearance at 11 a.m. The last known sighting of the mortgage consultant occurred at 9:10 a.m.
This timeframe provides a larger window for Nicola’s disappearance before the initiation of police search efforts.
Yesterday, it was revealed that Nicola described the location where she disappeared as her favorite place to walk.
She had mentioned on social media how much she enjoyed early morning strolls in the area. Along with photos of herself and her spaniel Willow on the walk, she posted on September 2 the following message: “Schools are back in session! After juggling work and summer vacation, it’s great to be back in our routine!
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“Willow is delighted with our favorite early-morning stroll! Then a hectic day awaits! Yesterday, two beautiful swans were present along that path, which I adore.
A specialized underwater search team searching for Nicola in the River Wyre withdrew on Wednesday.
According to them, she is “categorically” not in the portion of the river where police believe she fell in.
Peter Faulding, a forensic search expert and the chief executive officer of Specialist Group International, described the case as “baffling.”
Nicola’s phone was discovered on a bench overlooking the Wyre, and Willow’s skeletal remains were discovered nearby.
Yesterday, the emphasis shifted from the water near the bench to the tidal portion of the Wyre further downstream and out to sea.
On the coast, searchers have observed unloading equipment from vans.
The police have acknowledged that not all exit routes from the scenic area where Nicola vanished are monitored by CCTV cameras.
In addition, they have requested dashcam footage from 700 motorists who passed along the route at the time she vanished.
Superintendent Sally Riley stated that it remained “possible” that Nicola left the area via a route not monitored by surveillance cameras.
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Nicola’s family and friends assert that there is “absolutely no evidence” that she is in the river.
While the police appear to be sticking to their “hypothesis” regarding the river fall, they have stated that they are pursuing all leads.
Paul Ansell, Nicola’s 44-year-old partner, visited the field where she vanished on Wednesday.
He spent ten minutes observing the search operation from the riverbank.
In the meantime, a paranormal investigation team has been labeled “depraved” for live streaming an “investigation” into Nicola’s disappearance, during which “haunted dolls” were asked if she is still alive.
On Monday, the ghost-hunting trio The Real 4S Paranormal uploaded videos of a live séance to their social media accounts.
They displayed a photograph of the missing mother alongside dozens of frightening dolls. A team member was observed asking the toys, “Who took this woman, spirit?” “, while asking them to illuminate a spirit box to demonstrate if she is “still alive.”
Other questions included, “Was she taken by more than one person?
” and “Can you tell us, spirits, if she has passed away?”
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Lee Steer, age 36, and his wife Linzi, age 53, were disgusted when they witnessed the other team’s behavior.
Linzi from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, remarked, “It makes me sick to my stomach that they would do that.”
Concerned audience member: “This is so repugnant and disrespectful to her poor family and friends.”
While another paranormal enthusiast added, “This is sickening,”
Real 4S Paranormal was reached out to for comment.
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