Police offer £20,000 reward for information on missing Welling mother
Nazire Koreli, 56, was last seen near her home in September 2024 and a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
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The Metropolitan Police have announced a £20,000 reward for information that could help locate Nazire Koreli, who disappeared from Welling in September 2024. The independent charity Crimestoppers is offering an identical reward, bringing the total available to £20,000.
Ms Koreli, aged 56, was last observed close to her residence in Welling, southeast London, in September 2024. Her daughters reported her missing to the police in February 2025, several months after her last confirmed sighting. Despite extensive police efforts, including searches of her home, analysis of CCTV footage, and specialist searches in Danson Park, Ms Koreli has not been found.
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Investigation and Arrest
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of Ms Koreli's murder on 10 March 2025. He was subsequently released on bail, and enquiries into the disappearance are continuing. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley is leading the investigation.
Ms Koreli's family has expressed their ongoing distress and their desperate need for answers two years after she was last seen. One of her daughters described the profound impact of her mother's absence, stating, "I need to know where my mum is. I need answers."
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Detective Chief Inspector Jolley stated that the investigation remains active and that officers are pursuing all available lines of inquiry. He appealed to anyone who knew Ms Koreli or may have seen her between September 2024 and February 2025 to come forward with any information, however small.
Ms Koreli is described as a woman of slim build, with light brown hair and olive skin. The reward offered by Crimestoppers is for information provided directly to the charity, guaranteeing anonymity for the caller. The reward is available for a period of three months.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit their website. Alternatively, the police can be contacted on 101, quoting reference CAD 5678 of 28 February 2025.
Questions this report answers
+How much is the reward for information about Nazire Koreli?
The Metropolitan Police and the charity Crimestoppers are each offering a £20,000 reward. This means a total of £20,000 is available for information that leads to Nazire Koreli's whereabouts.
+When and where was Nazire Koreli last seen?
Nazire Koreli, 56, was last seen close to her home in Welling, southeast London, in September 2024. She was reported missing by her daughters in February 2025.
+Has anyone been arrested in connection with Nazire Koreli's disappearance?
Yes, a man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of Nazire Koreli's murder on 10 March 2025. He has since been released on bail and the investigation is ongoing.
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