Map reveals last-known sightings of missing woman, 22, feared to be in the water after belongings found on iconic bridge
Police launched a frantic search after discovering Gwenno Ephraim's belongings on the Menai Bridge in north Wales earlier this week.
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The 22-year-old was last seen in the upper Bangor area on Monday night wearing grey joggers, a grey hoodie and black trainers.
North Wales Police believe that she was making her way towards the Menai Suspension Bridge.
CCTV footage shows Gwenno walking alone between 10.20pm and 11.10pm the same evening.
On Tuesday morning, her personal belongings were discovered on the bridge.
Cops launched a major search operation amid fears that Gwenno may have entered the Menai Straight.
Rescue teams, including cops, HM Coastguard helicopter, and RNLI crews have been working around the clock since Tuesday.
North Wales Police confirmed that searches remain ongoing in the area.
In a statement on its website yesterday, the force said: "Searches remain ongoing for a 22-year-old woman, who is currently missing.
"Gwenno Ephraim was last seen in the upper Bangor area on Monday night (28 July) and is believed to have walked towards Menai Bridge.
"CCTV footage reviewed by officers appears to show Gwenno walking alone between the hours of 10.20pm and 11.10pm on Monday night.
"Personal items, believed to belong to Gwenno, were subsequently found on the Menai Suspension Bridge on Tuesday morning.
"Search efforts in and around the waters of the Menai Strait have continued today (Thursday, 31 July), following several days of activity."
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Officers are in contact and supporting Gwenno's family, but attempts to locate Gwenno have so far been unsuccessful.
Chief Inspector Stephen Pawson added: 'Officers investigating Gwenno's disappearance continue to follow many lines of enquiry in their efforts to trace her movements.
'Gwenno's family has been informed of the circumstances that led up to her disappearance and we will continue to provide support and timely updates as this investigation progresses.
'Our thoughts are with all family members at what must be an extremely difficult time.
"We recognise the distress and emotional impact this investigation will have, and we are committed to supporting the family with the deployment of specially trained officers.
'We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen Gwenno on the night of 28 July, or who may have dashcam footage of her walking from the Bangor area."
The Menai Suspension Bridge connects the island of Anglesey and mainland Wales.
Opened almost 200 years ago, the Grade I listed structure was the world's first iron suspension bridge.
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