The 24-year-old from Essex was last seen on July 7 in Croydon after leaving her family home in Grays, Essex three days earlier, and has not yet been found. Her family reported her missing to Essex Police on July 6, with the force later handing over the file to the Met on July 23. However, on Saturday, Scotland Yard revealed that its officers had spoken to Ms Davies on July 6 after responding to a speech in Croydon to concerns about a woman’s welfare. Both the police and the ambulance service attended and spoke to Ms Davies, who told them she did not want help. At the time, she was not marked as missing in the police database and was only later identified as Mrs Davies during the search for her. The Met said it was not investigating the officers in question and the professional standards body had been consulted, adding that the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) had asked that the matter be referred to them. In a statement, Scotland Yard said: “The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS) was consulted and as there was contact with the police, the IOPC was informed. “The IOPC asked that the matter be referred to them. “The officers are not subject to any current investigation by DPS. “The officers’ videotaped interaction with the body has been viewed by members of the Independent Advisory Panel and Owami’s family to ensure transparency and openness.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 0:19 Last known image of missing nurse The IOPC said in a statement: “We can confirm that we received a referral on 5 August from the Metropolitan Police Service in relation to officers’ contact with Owami Davies in Croydon on 6 July after she was reported missing to Essex Police. “We are currently evaluating the available information to determine what further action may be required.” A new appeal to find Ms Davies was launched last week, with British Transport Police saying she could still be using trains in the area. The Metropolitan Police added: “Owami is depressed and in the absence of medication she may use alcohol to relieve her depression.” So far, five people have been arrested in the investigation, two on suspicion of murder and three on suspicion of kidnapping – all have been released on bail. Anyone with information should call the incident room on 020 8721 4622 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
