Missing pregnant woman may have given birth sleeping rough in London

Detectives are “seriously concerned” for the welfare of a heavily pregnant woman who is missing in London and thought to be sleeping rough.

Obdulia Gracia Medina, 39, was reported missing to Surrey Police by hospital staff almost a month ago, on April 14.

She was heavily pregnant at the time, and police believe her baby may now have been born.

On Saturday, the Met police issued a public appeal for help locating Ms Medina, after she was seen in Marylebone on Friday night.

Scotland Yard says the police investigation was transferred to the Met from Surrey Police on May 1, due to Ms Medina’s links to London.

Officers have established she was at “a venue” in Cosway Street, Marylebone, on Friday evening (May 10).

The last sighting of her came later that night as she walked northbound along Edgware Road around 9.15pm.

Officers have released CCTV images of her at both locations.

Detective Inspector Simon Beechey, one of the officers responsible for policing Westminster, said: “Obdulia has been missing for almost a month. In that time we have been working around the clock to find her and have carried out many enquiries.

"I am now further appealing to the public to assist us with enquiries to help find Obdulia, who we know was heavily pregnant or might now even have given birth.

“Obdulia is originally from Surrey but is recently believed to have been frequenting the Paddington and Marylebone areas.

“We believe she may be sleeping rough and we are seriously concerned for her welfare.

“I am also appealing directly to Obdulia. The health of you and your baby, whether you have now given birth or the child is unborn, is vitally important. Please seek medical help or call 999 immediately.”

If you have seen her or know where she may be then it is important that you come forward to police by calling 101, ref 01/290774/24 or for any immediate sightings dial 999.