Fears for missing Sri Lankan woman in UK (update)

by Laura Kempsell

(December, 18, London, Sri Lanka Guardian) Police alert over young woman with no money Beds Police are concerned for the safety of a 21-year-old woman who went missing on Wednesday.

Mithula Nallaratnam, who is from Sri Lanka, was last seen in Easingwold Gardens at 1pm on December 12, where she was staying with family.

The young woman has only been in the UK for two weeks and has no friends in the area.

Mithula does not speak English and has no money with her.

Beds Police are urging anyone with information about Mithula's whereabouts to come forward and speak to them urgently.

She is described as 5ft tall, wearing blue jeans and a jacket.

PC Mick Collard, in charge of the investigation, said: "We need to trace Mithula quickly - it was very cold last night and Mithula does not have any money to pay for shelter and will be unable to communicate with people if she is lost."

If you have seen Mithula or know where she is, contact PC Collard at Luton police station on 01582 401212.