Underwater searches continue for missing Bradford woman as belongings found on riverbank

She's been named locally as Jane Hiles and was reported missing earlier this week

Missing: Jane Hiles
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 26th Feb 2026

Underwater searches for a missing Bradford woman are continuing after some of her belongings were found on a riverbank in Apperley Bridge.

Named locally as Jane Hiles, specialist teams have been leading searches for the missing woman in the River Aire and nearby Apperley Road.

Underwater searches in the River Aire

Jane is described as white, slim, 5ft 4ins tall and as having blonde, short spikey hair.

West Yorkshire Police say 'significant resources' are being committed towards finding her.

She was last seen near the river on Apperley Road on Tuesday.

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