Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Edinburgh are appealing for information in relation to the sighting of a vehicle near Corstorphine Hill, where she was discovered two weeks ago today.
Speaking on the BBC’s Crimewatch Roadshow programme this morning, Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie, from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team, said that police are interested in speaking to the occupants of the vehicle, in order that they can eliminate them from their enquiries.
The Renault Scenic, which is described as grey or gold in colour was seen on two separate occasions in mid-April, parked in Corstorphine Road, adjacent to the entrance to Corstorphine Hill, around 10pm.
DCI Hardie said: “As part of our on-going investigation we are keen to speak to anyone who has noticed any suspicious activity in the area of Corstorphine Hill in recent months.
“As part of our inquiries we want to speak to the driver or passengers of the Renault Scenic that was parked nearby on two occasions in mid-April, around 10pm. It is possible that there will be an innocent explanation to the vehicle’s presence; however we would be keen to hear from the occupants in order that we can eliminate them from our inquiries.
“Likewise we would like to speak to anyone else who may have noticed this vehicle, or who knows why it was parked there.”
DCI Hardie continued: “It has now been a fortnight since the victim was discovered, and in that time we have carried out extensive inquiries and associated activity in order to identify her.
“She is described as white, middle-aged, short in height, and with a slim build. She has had significant cosmetic work on her teeth, and was wearing a number of distinctive rings, images of which have been released to the public.
“We still however await that vital breakthrough, and I would urge anyone who has any information that can assist us to get in touch, either by contacting Police Scotland on 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
