Family of missing woman appeal for the public's support

One year on from the disappearance of Nazire Koreli, her family continue to appeal directly to the people who can help. 

Nazire, 55 was last seen close to her home in Welling in September 2024. As concerns grew around Nazire’s whereabouts, she was reported missing to the Met Police on Friday, 28 February 2025.

Since she was reported missing, officers have carried out an extensive search of her home address and reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV to find Nazire.

Enquiries within the Met’s Specialist Crime Unit resulted in the arrest of a man in his 50s on suspicion of Nazire’s murder on Monday, 10 March. He has since been released on bail as enquiries continue.

Officers continue to support Nazire’s family who remain desperate for answers.

Nazire’s daughter said:

“My world stood still the day I discovered my mother was missing. Since then, not a day has passed without questions.

“She was a teacher for many years, beloved by many. A mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and now a grandmother.

“I have had to learn to live with the unknown and be strong for my family’s sake. But while she is missing, and we have no answers, life will never be the same.

“If you have any information, no matter how small, that could help us find her, or bring us some closure, I urge you to please contact the police. Even the smallest detail could make a difference.”

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley of Specialist Crime South said:

“It’s been a year since Nazire was last seen and her family remain without the answers they deserve.

“We continue to keep an open mind and share our optimism with Nazire’s family that she will be found safe and well.

“Nazire had many friends and acquaintances in the Bexley area and we are asking anyone who knew her to think back and contact us if they saw her between September 2024 and March 2025.

“She is described as a woman of a slim build, with light brown hair and olive skin.

“If you have seen her, please contact us.”

The independent charity Crimestoppers are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information which could help with the ongoing investigation.

Crimestoppers is completely independent of the police, and the reward is paid directly by them. The charity guarantees that everyone who contacts them stays 100 per cent anonymous.

The reward will be offered for a period of three months. Anyone with knowledge about Nazire’s whereabouts should please get in touch with the charity by calling their 24/7 contact centre on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website crimestoppers-uk.org.

Any information to police can be submitted through the Major Incident Public Portal via this link - Public Portal

Alternatively call police on 101 or post @MetCC ref CAD 5678 of 28 February