Urgent Search Launched for Missing Woman Who Vanished After Mysterious Journey
From Surrey to Cornwall: A Bizarre Disappearance
Police are frantically searching for 51-year-old Sheherazade Van Der Zijden, who disappeared without a trace after travelling from Surrey to Cornwall. She was last spotted at her Surrey home on Thursday, 15th January 2026.
The very next day, Sheherazade boarded a train in berkshire999.co.uk/where/london/" title="London" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">London bound for Cornwall. On 16th January, she caught a First Cornwall Bus at Hayle Viaduct at 12:37pm, reaching North Cliffs near Hayle by 1:05pm. From there, she vanished.
Belongings Found by Cliff Edge, But No Sign of Sheherazade
Her personal items were later found close to a cliff edge near North Cliffs, sparking fears for her safety. Despite extensive searches, there has been no sign of Sheherazade since.
Police Plea: Help Find Sheherazade
Devon and Cornwall Police are urgently appealing to the public for any information on her whereabouts. They describe the situation as highly concerning.
If you know anything, call 101 quoting reference 50260013343.
