What we know about Rachel Booth's last movements as underwater teams join search for missing woman
Rachel Booth, 38, from Northwich, was reported missing in the early hours of Saturday, said Cheshire Police.
Underwater search teams have joined the hunt for Ms Booth, with police saying she may have travelled to a local beauty spot.
What we know
Ms Booth was last seen by her family in the Barnton area of Northwich and was reported missing early on Saturday.
She was spotted five miles away at about 3.50am on that morning at Sandiway Garage on the A556 road.
Police say it is believed Ms Booth may have travelled to the village of Oakmere, near Delamere Forest, where officers, underwater search teams and Cheshire Search and Rescue are currently conducting inquiries.
The Wild Shore Delamare water park, less than two miles away from the petrol station, said it was closed on Sunday due to a police investigation in the surrounding area.
Ms Booth is described as 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build, with blonde hair and is believed to be wearing black leggings and a black top.
Superintendent Paul Hughes said: 'We are currently following a number of inquiries to trace Rachel and we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.
'As part of our investigation, our officers and partner agencies, including the Underwater Search Team and Cheshire Search and Rescue, are conducting inquiries in the Oakmere and surrounding areas where it is believed Rachel travelled to, and we would like to thank local businesses for their patience and understanding while these are currently ongoing.
'Investigators are following all lines of inquiry and anyone who has seen Rachel since she was reported missing is asked to contact us. The same goes for anyone who has any information on her whereabouts.
'We would also like to appeal directly to Rachel to get in touch to let us know you are OK.'
The Wild Shore Delamere Park watersports centre said in a statement it is closed 'due to ongoing police investigations in the surrounding area'.
The statement said: 'This incident is unrelated to Wild Shore – however we wish to help as much as possible – so we will be closing the site until further notice.'
Anyone with information can contact Cheshire Police by calling 101 or through the force's website quoting reference IML-2136439.
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