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Gaynor Lord: CCTV shows missing Norwich mother’s last known movements – after coat found in river

Gaynor Lord: CCTV shows missing Norwich mother's last known movements - after coat found in river

Police searching for a missing mother-of-three have released CCTV of her last known movements – after her coat was found in a river.

Gaynor Lord, 55, disappeared on Friday after finishing work in Norwich city centre.

CCTV shows her leaving her job at Jarrold department store at 2.45pm – an hour and 15 minutes earlier than scheduled – and walking towards the cathedral.

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Ms Lord heading up from Bedford Street around 2.47pm

Gaynor Lord CCTV 
Pic: Norfolk Police
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Crossing into Trombland on her way to the cathedral

Gaynor Lord CCTV 
Pic: Norfolk Police
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Mrs Lord put on her coat as she left the cathedral grounds

Her possessions were found in nearby Wensum Park by a member of the public, who informed police at around 8pm, with officers finding ID in Ms Lord’s handbag.

Her clothing, including a white shirt, yellow tank top, two rings and her phone and glasses, were found in the park in various locations, police said.

Her olive-coloured coat was discovered in the water.

Norfolk Police said it believes she “may have entered the water” – with specialist underwater search teams arriving on Wednesday.

The park has been closed since Saturday

Gaynor Lord. Pic: Norfolk Constabulary
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Gaynor Lord is married with three children. Pic: Norfolk Constabulary

Police timeline

2.44pm – Ms Lord is working at the Bullards Gin counter at Jarrold department store – her clothing is clearly visible

2.45-2.46pm – She leaves via the loading bay on Bedford Street

2.47pm – Walks on to London Street past the Cosy Club

2.48pm – Makes her way on to Queens Street and towards the cathedral

The tree line footpath along the River Wensum in the city of Norwich, Norfolk
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The River Wensum in Norwich. File pic

3.22pm – She is seen on The Close at the cathedral entrance. Shortly before exiting, she puts her coat on

3.23pm – Ms Lord walks away from the cathedral on Queens Street. CCTV shows a clear image of her coat.

3.49pm – Last sighting of her near the Playhouse on St George’s Street

3.53pm – Walks along St Crispins Road towards Pitt Street

4.01pm – Ms Lord walks up St Augustines Street – her final movements captured on CCTV before going missing