17/07/2006
Body found in 'missing jogger' search
Police investigating the disappearance of a female jogger in south-west London have discovered a body.
Egeli Rasta, 27, who was originally from Estonia, was last seen leaving her home in Mitcham on July 4, when it was believed that she was going for a jog.
The body was discovered on Mitcham Common on Sunday evening. Forensic examiners are currently examining the scene.
The body has not yet been identified and police have not confirmed whether it is male or female. A post-mortem will be carried out shortly.
Police are continuing to question a man in his early twenties who was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder.
Miss Rasta, who had worked as a shop assistant in Harrods until the start of the month, has been living in the UK for two years and is understood to speak good English.
Miss Rasta, who is described as tall and thin with long blonde hair, was reportedly last seen heading towards the Common, wearing black lycra leggings and a black top.
(KMcA/SP)
Egeli Rasta, 27, who was originally from Estonia, was last seen leaving her home in Mitcham on July 4, when it was believed that she was going for a jog.
The body was discovered on Mitcham Common on Sunday evening. Forensic examiners are currently examining the scene.
The body has not yet been identified and police have not confirmed whether it is male or female. A post-mortem will be carried out shortly.
Police are continuing to question a man in his early twenties who was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murder.
Miss Rasta, who had worked as a shop assistant in Harrods until the start of the month, has been living in the UK for two years and is understood to speak good English.
Miss Rasta, who is described as tall and thin with long blonde hair, was reportedly last seen heading towards the Common, wearing black lycra leggings and a black top.
(KMcA/SP)
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