Missing for 10 years, the Lisa Pour mystery remains

Queen’s Park woman was last seen by her probation officer in January 2013

Friday, 10th November 2023 — By Tom Foot

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Police believe Lisa Pour to be a murder victim and are appealing for information with a £20,000 reward on offer

DO you know what happened to Lisa Pour?

Detectives, who believe the Queen’s Park woman was murdered, say £20,000 is up for grabs in exchange for information that leads to a conviction.

The Crimestoppers charity cash is being offered up as an incentive to people who knew her but have kept silent during the investigation.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Rawlinson, who is leading the investigation, said: “Lisa has been missing for more than 10 years and we know the heartache and distress this has caused to her devoted parents and three children.”

He added: “The length of time that has passed has not made it easier for Lisa’s family. Without finding out what happened they have no closure and without a body are unable to lay her to rest.”

Ms Pour, who would now be 51, was last seen by her probation officer in January 2013. She was reported missing a week later but the case turned into a murder inquiry after police received information detectives say makes them believe it is likely she was killed.

She had never gone missing before and in the run-up to her disappearance she had been living in a drug den in Kilburn High Road.

Earlier this year her family put up a £10,000 reward in the hope of convincing someone to come forward.

The family said at the time: “She is a light that is missing in our lives and there’s not one day we don’t think about her.

“It would mean the world to us if one day we’ll be able to see our mother again.

“Every day that goes by we miss her and it is upsetting that we may not be able to see her again.”

A short woman at 5ft 2ins, with brown hair, she was described as having a “turbulent lifestyle” by police earlier this year.

Over the years officers have spoken to a variety of people with connections to the address, as well as others who claim to have seen Ms Pour since the day she vanished.

So far, the information has not resulted in any significant developments.

Ms Pour was known to spend time in Camden and Brent.

DCI Rawlinson added: “We are carrying out active enquiries and we hope that this new reward could encourage anyone who has any information to now come forward.

“There may be people out there who in the past have not felt able to speak to us but are now in a position to do so.

“If that is you, please call independent charity Crime-stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit their website.”

Alternatively you can speak directly to officers by calling the incident room on 020 8358 0200, by calling 101 or via social media @MetCC

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