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Police confirm body found in search for missing Doncaster woman Dawn

South Yorkshire Police say a body found this morning is believed to be missing Doncaster woman Dawn, though formal identification has not yet taken place.

15 October 2026 at 17:50Doncaster

South Yorkshire Police have issued an update in the search for missing Doncaster woman Dawn.

The force says that sadly, this morning a body was found. While formal identification has not yet been carried out, officers do believe it to be Dawn.

Her family has been informed, and the force says its thoughts are with them at this difficult time.

Police have thanked everyone who shared the earlier appeal for information about Dawn.

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Source: South Yorkshire Police

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