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British woman missing in Valencia after campervan and passports stolen

26.06.2026 05:13 1 min 2 sources
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British woman missing in Valencia after campervan and passports stolen
Original source: Sur in English

In Brief

Wendy Ayles, 64, disappeared on May 24 near Alfafar, Valencia. Her campervan and passports were reportedly stolen. UK and Spanish police began searches with delays.

A British woman is missing in Spain after her campervan and passports were reportedly stolen. According to sources, 64-year-old Wendy Ayles (one source gives age 55) vanished on May 24 near Alfafar, Valencia province.

She was last contacted around 9:00 PM on May 24. She was traveling from Cumbre del Sol (Benitachell) to Caen, France, to catch a ferry to the UK, but missed the crossing on May 23. Her daughter said the woman's campervan and passports were stolen, and her phone was subsequently switched off.

UK police began the search only after the case was upgraded to 'high risk', while Spanish authorities waited 48 hours. An Interpol number has been issued, and the search continues.

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British woman missing in Valencia during road trip from Costa Blanca to UK

26.05.2026 Sur in English ENG Original source

British woman missing near Valencia after campervan and passports stolen

26.05.2026 spanishnewstoday.com ENG Original source

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