LONDON, Feb 19(Mirror)The family of British journalist Charlotte Alice Peet, 32, who is missing in Brazil, has expressed their deep concern over her disappearance. Derek Peet, Charlotte’s father, told Sky News that his daughter flew to Brazil without informing her family, a behavior he described as unusual.
Charlotte, who had worked as a freelance correspondent for organizations including Al Jazeera, The Times, The London Standard, and The Telegraph, was last heard from on February 8. She informed a friend that she was in São Paulo and planning to travel to Rio de Janeiro. However, shortly afterward, her family lost contact with her, and her mother reported her missing to the police.
“We traced her movements from Gatwick Airport to São Paulo, and then the trail went cold,” Derek Peet said, describing the situation as “very worrying” and stating that the family is “trying to pick up the pieces.”
Charlotte has previously lived and worked in Brazil, more recently writing for the Rio Times. After returning to London, she came back to Brazil in November last year. On Tuesday, the Brazilian Foreign Press Association (ACIE) demanded that police intensify their search efforts and expressed their concern over her case. ACIE president Edmar Figueiredo called on authorities to find Charlotte as soon as possible.
The São Paulo Public Security Secretariat confirmed that the state department of homicide and protection of the person would assist in the investigation. A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office stated that they are supporting Charlotte’s family and are in contact with local authorities.
Charlotte’s family has provided information about her flight and a photo of her passport to aid in the search. The ACIE and its leadership have called on the relevant authorities to intensify their efforts to locate the missing journalist.
The father of British journalist Charlotte Alice Peet, 32, who is missing in Brazil, has expressed his deep concern over her disappearance. Derek Peet spoke to Sky News, revealing that his daughter flew to Brazil without informing her family. Charlotte, a seasoned freelance correspondent, had worked for organizations such as Al Jazeera and The Times newspaper.
Mr. Peet mentioned that Charlotte had planned to travel from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro after arriving on February 8th. However, her family lost contact with her shortly after, prompting her mother to report her missing to the police. “She was then traced to Gatwick Airport and found to have boarded a plane to São Paulo, and then the trail went cold,” said Mr. Peet, describing the situation as “very worrying.”
The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in Brazil (ACIE) has issued a statement expressing concern for Charlotte’s disappearance and sympathy for her family and friends. The case, initially registered with police in Rio, was referred to São Paulo, the last known location of the journalist. The São Paulo Public Security Secretariat has stated that the state department of homicide and protection of the person will assist in the investigation.
Charlotte had worked in Rio de Janeiro as a freelance correspondent more than two years ago before returning to London. She came back to Brazil in November last year. According to reports, she contacted a friend in Rio on WhatsApp, seeking a place to stay but was unable to find accommodation.
Her family has provided information about her flight and a photo of her passport to aid in the search. The ACIE has called on authorities to intensify their efforts to locate the missing journalist. A Foreign Office spokesperson confirmed that they are supporting Charlotte’s family and liaising with local authorities in Brazil.
