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Pruedence Bird
$100,000 Reward
Announced August 2008
Homicide Squad detectives have increased the reward for information regarding the disappearance and suspected murder of schoolgirl Prudence Bird.
In 2000, police announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the 13-year-old girl’s suspected death.
In August 2008 the reward was increased to $500,000.
Homicide Squad Detective Inspector Steve Clark said he hoped the renewed appeal would encourage anybody with information to come forward and assist police with their investigation.
Prue disappeared from her Justin Avenue, Glenroy home at approximately 2.10pm on 2 February 1992.
Her mother Jenny left home that morning, leaving Prue with a family friend who also lived at the house.
Prue was last seen in the kitchen preparing lunch. When the friend returned to the house after packing boxes in the garage, the front door was open, the television was on and a hot meal was sitting uneaten on the table.
Prue has not been seen or heard from since.
Despite an extensive police investigation, Prue’s disappearance remains a mystery.
“There are still many unanswered questions regarding Prue’s disappearance,” Detective Inspector Steve Clark said.
“She had no criminal history, nor did she have any known personal reasons to run away from home. She left a hot meal uneaten on the table and did not take any possessions with her.
“It is as though she simply disappeared off the face of the earth,” he said.
Investigators have interviewed several persons of interest in relation to Prue’s disappearance and suspected murder, however these avenues of enquiry have proven fruitless.
Police are hopeful that the offer of a $500,000 reward will encourage members of the public with information to come forward.
“For more than 16 years Prue’s mother has had to live without knowing what happened to her daughter and we believe somebody out there has information that can solve this mystery,” Detective Inspector Steve Clark said.
The Department of Public Prosecutions will also consider granting indemnification from prosecution to any person who provides information as to the identity of the principal offender or offenders.
Anybody with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au |
