The investigation continues into the disappearance of 44-year-old Rui Li, who worked as a nurse at Poole Hospital, and police have issued a CCTV image of her last confirmed sighting.
Rui was reported missing to police by family on the morning of Tuesday 27 May 2014. She left work colleagues at around 6pm on Friday 23 May and her car was seen leaving the car park at exactly 6.17pm that evening, as shown in the CCTV image released.
The distinctive silver Porsche Boxster with personalised number-plate L1 RUI was recovered by scenes of crime officers from an address along Wolverton Road.
Detective Inspector Marcus Hester, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “It is still absolutely crucial for the investigation to establish what has happened to Ms Li between Friday evening and Tuesday morning.
“I am hoping this image of her distinctive car may jog people’s memories. Did you see her driving home that evening? I am even interested to know if you saw the car moving around or being driven by anyone else over the Bank Holiday weekend.
“We are also building a better picture of her lifestyle, interests and friends. We know that she was a reliable and hardworking nurse at Poole Hospital, who was popular with her colleagues, and also that she enjoyed outdoors activities, including climbing.
“However, since moving to the UK from China around a decade ago, she has also led quite a private personal life. I am keen to speak to anyone who knows her well and would reassure them they are not breaking any trust by speaking to us.”
Rui Li came to the UK from China with her daughter around ten years ago and has worked as a nurse at Poole Hospital since April 2009. She currently works in the Medical Investigations Unit. Her teenage daughter is now receiving close support from police Family Liaison Officers.
Rui’s colleagues from her team at Poole Hospital said: “Rui was a big character in our small close-knit team. Funny and so unique, she was totally reliable, professional and conscientious to a tee. She is terribly missed by all of us. Her nature was gentle and serene and that is part of the reason why we and the patients love her so much. If anybody knows anything please let the police know and help us find Rui.”
Extensive forensic investigations are ongoing at the three addresses at Burnham Drive, Wolverton Road and St Clement’s Road. Detectives are also still questioning the 60-year-old Bournemouth man arrested on suspicion of murder in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 quoting Operation Timekeeper or incident log 258 of 28 May.
It is shame to see that it took so long for the police to find the guilty. Such incidence can ruin our relationship with China and other country. Justice has to be served. Is there any development in this news of lately?