Police appeal after Wolverhampton mother and three children last seen in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a 31-year-old woman from Wolverhampton and her three children who have been missing since last weekend. Officers said the family were last seen on 8 August, later captured on CCTV in Birmingham city centre carrying luggage and pushing a pram.
Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that they believe the group may have travelled approximately 117 miles from Birmingham New Street station to London Euston. The force asked anyone with information to call 999 quoting reference PID 461858.
The missing woman, named by police as Alimat, was first reported after sightings in Wolverhampton followed by footage from the Digbeth area of Birmingham. Reports state she was accompanied by her three children and seen with at least two suitcases; the pram in the footage appeared to be filled with clothes and coats and was also being used to carry the youngest child.
- Last known sighting: Digbeth, Birmingham (CCTV) on 8 August
- Possible movement: Travel from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
- Police references: RID 1160387 (initial appeal); PID 461858 (update)
Officers have reiterated the importance of public assistance and asked anyone who may have seen Alimat or her children, or who has relevant information about their movements, to get in touch immediately. The force’s public messaging first drew attention on social media asking: "Have you seen Alimat? The 31-year-old from Wolverhampton is missing along with her three children."
"If you see Alimat please call 999 quoting RID 1160387."
Local communities in Wolverhampton and neighbouring Birmingham have responded to the appeal on social platforms, sharing the police requests and CCTV descriptions in the hope of locating the family. Officers did not release further personal details about the ages of the children or other identifying information in the update that accompanied the travel information.
How you can help
Police guidance for people who may be able to assist is straightforward and aimed at preserving vital lines of enquiry:
- Check CCTV or dashcam footage from the Digbeth and Birmingham New Street areas on and around 8 August for images matching the description.
- Search travel records or train-station sightings if you were travelling between Birmingham and London and may have seen the family.
- Contact West Midlands Police immediately on 999 if you see the family, giving the reference numbers above; if you have non-urgent information, use the force’s usual contact routes.
For clarity, the information released by the force includes two reference numbers: RID 1160387 referenced in the initial social media post and PID 461858 cited in the update about potential travel to London Euston. Members of the public should quote the relevant reference when contacting police to ensure information is linked to the correct investigation.
| Event | Date / Detail |
|---|---|
| Last seen in Wolverhampton | Reported 8 August |
| CCTV sighting | Digbeth, Birmingham (walking with suitcases and pram) |
| Possible travel | Birmingham New Street to London Euston (approx. 117 miles) |
| Police references | RID 1160387; PID 461858 |
This case has immediate local significance. Families and community groups in Wolverhampton are likely to want reassurance and to know whether additional support—such as targeted searches or public briefings—will be offered by the force. At present, the investigation details released by West Midlands Police are limited to the movement and CCTV sightings; officers continue to ask for anyone with information to come forward.
If you have any information that might assist the enquiry, contact West Midlands Police on 999 quoting PID 461858, or provide non-urgent information through the force’s standard channels. The swift sharing of sightings, images and travel details by the public can be crucial in locating missing people and reuniting families.
