Police release images of Sian O'Callaghan leaving Suju nightclub last Saturday hoping they will jog memories
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Detectives investigating the disappearance of Sian O'Callaghan, who disappeared after a night out with friends in Swindon, have released CCTV footage of her last known movements. The 22-year-old disappeared after leaving Suju nightclub in Swindon at about 2.50am on Saturday to walk the half mile home to the flat she shared with her boyfriend, Kevin Reape. Analysis of O'Callaghan's mobile phone records suggests that 32 minutes after she left the club her phone was somewhere in the 4,500-acre Savernake forest, near Marlborough. Police say the journey there could only have been made in a vehicle and they are continuing to search the forest. Wiltshire police released footage of office administrator O'Callaghan leaving the Japanese-themed nightclub and hope it will jog revellers' memories about what she was doing at the club and who was with her. The footage shows her walking downstairs, past a reception desk and out on to the street past a small group of men. Police stressed the times shown on the CCTV are inaccurate and urged anyone who remembered seeing her to contact them. O'Callaghan's boyfriend led the appeal for help in finding her at a press conference called by the police. "We all want to know where Sian is and we want her home safe and well," he said. "Sian is a bubbly, lively person and is instantly liked by everyone she meets." Reape, 26, who raised the alarm at 9.45am on Saturday when she had not returned to their flat, added: "Someone out there must have seen or known where she is and we just want them to come forward and contact the police. "This is a terrible time for all of us and we are praying for Sian's safe return. "If Sian is listening and doesn't want to contact us I beg her to at least ring the police." Police say her disappearance is totally out of character. Police are saying that can join the search of Savernake forest but should follow a number of rules including reporting to the police and not going alone. Officers said that only those fit and well should help as the terrain is rough, dense woodland and that they had to have suitable footwear and clothing. They also stressed that if anyone found anything they should not touch it and report it to a police officer immediately. A spokesman said: "We are aware that some members of the community would like to help with the searches." He said that rules members of the public had to comply with included: • Make sure that you sign in and are briefed by the officers regarding the area to search • Only attend if you are fit and well as the terrain is rough, dense woodland. • Make sure you have suitable footwear and clothing and bring refreshments with you • Make sure you bring a mobile phone • Do not bring dogs (police dogs will be in the area) • Do not search alone • Do not search in any other area than the officers tell you • Bring some form of identification • We do not advise you to search in the dark • You must be signed out by an officer at Postern Hill briefing area by 7pm • If you find anything, it is very important that you do not touch it, but report to a police officer immediately.
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