PSNI seeks information on van and boat linked to Limerick woman’s disappearance

Police have released pictures of a van and boat as they continue to investigate the suspected murder of a Limerick woman who disappeared in Co Fermanagh.

Carrie Mullane (Noonan), 39, is known to have travelled to Enniskillen on October 10 but has not been seen since, and has not been in contact with family or friends.

PSNI has been searching since officers were made aware of disappearance on October 29, but so far have not established her whereabouts – and are concerned she may have been the victim of a violent crime.

Police believe it is very likely Carrie came to harm shortly after her arrival in Northern Ireland, and that establishing the movements of the campervan and boat may provide crucial clues and a clearer picture of what has happened to her.

Detective Superintendent Richard Thornton, from PSNI Serious Crime Branch, described Ms Mullane as “a much loved mother, sister and friend” who is “greatly missed by everyone who knows and loves her”.

“She was last seen on 10 October, after travelling to Enniskillen with a man known to her,” he said.

“The last confirmed sighting we have of Carrie was when she travelled by taxi from Enniskillen bus station on Wellington Road to Trasna Park at approximately 9pm on that Saturday night.

“From this point on, her movements are unknown and this is where we hope that the public can help us.

“We are releasing images of a boat and a campervan today that we believe are linked to Carrie’s disappearance and suspected murder. Establishing the movements of these could yield vital evidence in the search for Carrie.

“We want to hear from anyone who may have sighted either the boat or the campervan between the late hours of 10 October and 1st of November, and from anyone who may have captured any relevant dashcam, doorbell or any other kind of footage.

“In particular I would like to appeal to boat owners on Upper Lough Erne who may have seen this boat on the lough in between these dates.”

He urged anyone with information “no matter how small or insignificant” to get in touch saying it “could prove key in bringing Carrie home and providing answers for her loved ones”.

The officer added: “As the investigation progresses we continue to explore a number of lines of enquiry and keep an open mind with regards to the circumstances, and whilst we are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support shown by the community, I ask that the public refrain from speculation particularly online, while our enquiries continue.

“We have a large team of detectives from both local CID and the Major Investigation Team, supported by local uniform officers, who are working on this case and we are committed to continuing our search for Carrie for as long as it takes.”