Heavily pregnant woman, 31, found 'safe and well' after two-day search for Leicester woman

From the Newshound archive · first published 3 October 2026 · last updated 5 October 2026.

Charlie Ryan, a heavily pregnant 31-year-old from Leicester, was found safe and well on Sunday after going missing for two days, Leicestershire Police confirmed. She had last been seen on Friday morning in the Groby Road area, near the Glenfrith Way/New Parks Way roundabout. Both police and her family had described themselves as "extremely concerned" for her welfare during the search.

Officers conducting enquiries turned their attention to the Northfields area of Leicester as a likely location for Charlie.

A white woman of 5ft 5ins with bright blonde hair, Charlie had last been spotted in a black jacket, grey jumper, black leggings and black shoes.

After her safe recovery was confirmed, Leicestershire Police thanked everyone who had shared the public appeal.