Police searching for a missing mother-of-three have released CCTV of her last known movements – after her coat was found in a river.

Gaynor Lord, 55, disappeared on Friday after finishing work in Norwich city centre.

CCTV shows her leaving her job at Jarrolds department store at 2.45pm – an hour and 15 minutes earlier than scheduled – and walking towards the cathedral.

It comes as Norwich policing commander Wes Hornigold told LBC news that his force is “linking in” with Lancashire Constabulary to understand lessons learned from the Nicola Bulley inquiry.

Lancashire police have told Sky News they are not aware that they are giving formal assistance.

Image:
CCTV image of Gaynor Lord leaving work on Friday 8 December

Gaynor Lord CCTV Pic: Norfolk Police
Image:
Mrs Lord heading up from Bedford Street around 2.47pm

Gaynor Lord CCTV Pic: Norfolk Police
Image:
Crossing Tombland on her way to the cathedral

Gaynor Lord CCTV Pic: Norfolk Police
Image:
Mrs Lord put on her coat as she left the cathedral grounds

Ms Lord’s possessions were found in nearby Wensum Park by a member of the public, who informed police at around 8pm, with officers finding ID in Mrs Lord’s handbag.

Her clothing – including a white shirt, yellow tank top, two rings and her phone and glasses – were found in the park in various locations, police said.

Her olive-coloured coat was discovered in the river.

Officers believe she “may have entered the water” – with specialist underwater search teams from Lincolnshire Police arriving on Wednesday to help.

The park has been closed since Saturday.

Supt Hornigold said police are especially keen to hear from anyone who saw Mrs Lord between 2.50pm and 3.23pm – as “it’s not clear where she goes inside the cathedral grounds during this time”.

Mrs Lord is married and described as 5ft 6 inches tall, with blonde shoulder-length hair in a bob.

Read more from Sky News:
US driver who fled UK after hitting nurse tracked down
James Bulger’s killer loses bid to be freed
Body found in search for missing man

The tree line footpath along the River Wensum in the city of Norwich, Norfolk
Image:
The River Wensum in Norwich. File pic

Gaynor Lord's last known movements
Image:
Gaynor Lord’s last known movements

Police timeline

2.44pm – Mrs Lord is working at Bullards gin counter at Jarrolds department store – her clothing is clearly visible

2.45pm-2.46pm – She leaves via the loading bay on Bedford Street

2.47pm – Walks onto London Street past the Cosy Club

2.48pm – Makes her way onto Queens Street and towards the cathedral

3.22pm – She is seen on The Close at the cathedral entrance. Shortly before exiting, she puts her coat on

3.23pm – Mrs Lord walks away from the cathedral on Queens Street. CCTV shows a clear image of her coat

3.49pm – Last sighting of her near the Playhouse on St George’s Street

3.53pm – Walks along St Crispins Road towards Pitt Street

4.01pm – Mrs Lord walks up St Augustines Street – her final movements captured on CCTV before going missing