Police launch murder investigation into search for 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell after she finds ‘human remains’

Police have launched a murder investigation into a 21-year-old woman who disappeared a week ago.

Chloe Mitchell, from Ballymena, Co Antrim, was last seen on CCTV in the town center in the early hours of last Saturday morning.

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police launched a big investigation to locate the “high risk” woman as there were two men at home police Custody.

Detectives from the Police Service’s Major Investigation Team announced this evening that they have opened a murder investigation following the discovery of suspected human remains in Ballymena.

Detective Chief Inspector Richard Millar said: “Regrettably, investigators today recovered what are believed to be human remains in Ballymena and while there has been no formal identification, we have now opened a murder investigation into the circumstances of the 21-year-old’s disappearance.” chloe Mitchell, who was a high-risk missing person.

“Earlier this week we launched a criminal investigation into the disappearance of Chloe. Tragically, we now have reason to believe.” chloe was murdered.

“Our thoughts are wholeheartedly with Chloe’s family tonight and we have specialized officials to support them at this heartbreaking time.”

“I would like to thank the Ballymena community and search and rescue teams for their help in finding Chloe.

“Two men, aged 26 and 34, remain in police custody and are assisting the police in their investigation. More details will follow in due course.”

The announcement comes after a 26-year-old Man was arrested in Lurgan, Co Armaghon Thursday and was questioned further today after officers secured a 36-hour extension of his sentence.

One second ManThe 34-year-old was arrested in the Ballymena area on Saturday and remains in custody today.

A flat in the James Street area of ​​Ballymena has been cordoned off and officers are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigation Department on number 101 and quote reference number 2262 dated 06/05/23.