Searches continue after death of teen
POLICE are continuing to search a number of locations in Plymouth as the investigation into the murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod continues “at pace”.
The 18-year-old went missing at around 6pm on Saturday evening after leaving her home in Leigham to catch a bus into the town centre, but never arrived.
The body of a woman was discovered in Bovisand, about seven miles from Ms McLeod’s home, on Tuesday afternoon.
Formal identification has yet to take place, but it is believed to be the missing teenager.
Two men, aged 24 and 26 – both from Plymouth, were arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday and remain in custody, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
A cordon blocking access to the Bovisand cafe and car park, and the nearby holiday park, is expected to remain in place. Ms Mcleod’s headphones and tobacco were found at
the Bampton Road bus stop where she was last seen, one of her friend’s said. A sniffer dog was searching the area yesterday, while forensic officers conducted sweeps of the surrounding banks and pavement.
Officers were also searching an area of nearby woodland off Thurlestone Walk and taking soil samples from the bus stop.
Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Leaper said in a statement that
inquiries were continuing “at pace”.
Speaking outside Crownhill police station in Plymouth, she said: “Officers on the ground have been and are continuing to be supported by specialist resources whilst extensive searches and forensic examination of a number of scenes is carried out.”
A candlelit vigil is due to be held at 6pm tonight close to the bus stop on Bampton Road, Leigham, where Ms Mcleod went missing.