Community called upon to solve mystery of unidentified woman

Investigation underway to identify woman with links to Tottenham

By Luchia Robinson

An investigation to reclaim the identity of a woman found dead in 2004 is being led by a team of investigators at missing persons organisation, Locate International.

The deceased woman was found at the base of Wembley Point in North West London, with an original oil painting and a travel pass issued at Seven Sisters Station, on Tuesday, 26th October 2004.

It is believed she may have lived or worked within a few miles of Seven Sisters Road, where she travelled from on Friday, 29th October 2004, heading to Wembley Point.

The woman, referred to as the ‘Wembley Point Woman’ was aged 20–40, and was of Afro Caribbean ethnicity. She was 5ft 1 to 5 ft 3 inches tall (157cm–162cm), with a slight build.

She wore a shiny maroon bomber zip-up jacket with fabric cuffs, a black leather glove on her right hand, and a thin black polo neck jumper with a claret crew neck jumper on top of it. She was also wearing black trousers and black Sketchers boots with a zip and buckle on the sides. She had a stud earring in her right ear and a hooped earring in her left.

The woman had on a watch with a silver face and black strap, two sliver rings: one in a conch shell design worn on her ring finger on her right hand, and the other a band worn on the little finger on her left hand.

In addition to the oil painting of figures (2ft x 1ft, approx. 60cm x 30cm), and the travel pass, she also had in her possession: a black carrier bag with clear lettering CPNY (Central Park, New York), a black lighter, and Marlborough cigarettes.

A public appeal was launched on social media in July to help solve the identity of the woman, and several art organisations have tried to identify the painting found with her.

The current investigation is calling on communities within Tottenham and surrounding north London to come forward with any information that can help identify the woman.

The public is urged to contact Locate International if they recognise the style of the painting, or can identify its subject matter. Also, if they recognise the description of the woman as someone who may have attended art classes or bought artwork in the area.

Investigation lead, Emma Tilley said: “It is nearly 17 years since the woman with the painting was found at the base of Wembley Point. It is likely that she lived or worked within a few miles of Seven Sisters Road and there will be somebody in the local community who could help to give back her name.

“Please share the information with friends, neighbours and families [because] someone may remember [her] from their street, flats or community services.

“The painting was with her when she died and may have meant something to her. If you remember anything about the painting, recognise it from art clubs, or you can tell us anything about what is represented in the image, please contact us.”

If you have information regarding this case, contact Locate International: Email [email protected] Phone 07410 899 091 Website locate.international Call Metropolitan Police via 101