One Day Missing Is One Too Many

Raising awareness is one of the most powerful tools we have in helping to find missing people. Today, Locate International is releasing an appeal in the case of Catrin Maguire.

Please read and share this press release to help us bring vital attention to this investigation.

Catrin was last seen in her hometown of Holyhead on Anglesey, North Wales, in November 2021. The police case into her disappearance remains active, but Locate International are now carrying out their own independent investigation at the request of the Maguire family. It will look at all aspects of the case.

“Our team comprises experienced investigators and has access to a wide range of specialists, including former law enforcement professionals, forensic experts, researchers, and academics, who work collaboratively to review and reinvestigate complex cases,” said Locate International CEO Mark Greenhalgh. 

Catrin, a third-year health and social care student at the University of Bangor, had bought a return train ticket from Bangor to Holyhead on Monday, 15 November, 2021.

She was seen on CCTV footage walking near the family home in Holyhead, but she did not call home. An eyewitness later saw her at the car park of the RSPB reserve at South Stack, a few miles from the town centre.

Within an hour of that sighting, her mobile phone was manually switched off, and she was not seen again. Since then, a few possible witnesses have come forward to report potential sightings later that afternoon.

At the time of her disappearance, Catrin was wearing a dark coat and was carrying a light-coloured bag. She was of slim build, was about 5’5” (165cm) tall and had straight, dark hair that went down past her shoulders.

Locate International’s team comprises experienced investigators and has access to a wide range of specialists, including former law enforcement professionals, forensic experts, researchers, and academics, who work collaboratively to review and reinvestigate complex cases.

This will be an independent investigation into the facts around Catrin’s disappearance, and does not supersede the ongoing police investigation, but complements it.

Gerry Maguire, Catrin’s father, said:

“Since Catrin went missing, it’s become clear to us that there’s only so much we can do as a family. We don’t have the time or the skills to make the connections via social media, when all we want are answers.

We’re very grateful that Locate International can help take on this responsibility and to take some of the load away from us. It has been, and continues to be, overwhelming and exhausting. Once again, we'd like to thank all those people who have supported us and continue to support us.”

Locate International’s Director of Communications Freya Couzens said:

“We’re here to listen. Information can be shared with us in confidence, and you may remain anonymous if you wish. Every submission is carefully reviewed by our team. We also welcome contact from anyone who may have previously tried to share information and felt it wasn’t fully considered. Our commitment is to provide a safe and confidential space where every voice is heard.”

If you have any information, please contact Locate International by emailing appeals@locate.international, by calling 0300 102 1011 or by clicking here

To request a copy of the full press release please contact media@locate.international.