Case name: The woman in Ostend harbour
Case code: 2024-BE08
Date of death (estimated): 5 August 2022
Date of discovery: 6 August 2022
Location: Belgium: Ostend harbour
Sex: Female
Estimated year of birth: 1952-1962
Estimated age: 60 to 70 years old
Height: 156 cm
Skin tone: White
Hair colour: Natural colour brown, dyed blond
Eye colour: Unknown
Clothing:
• Blue Seva-brand T-shirt with the word “Ibiza”, an anchor and a cord, embroidered in gold thread
• Blue jeans with pearls sewn at the bottom and a brown braided belt
• Burgundy coloured, zip-up, size L, hooded sweatshirt (hoodie), with a large “S” printed on the front, decorated with six stars, three white stripes and a rose
• Black lace-up boots, EU shoe size 38
• Black and white striped socks
Tattoos, birthmarks, scars:
She had several scars: one on her lower right leg, that could have been from a burn; a scar on her abdomen; and a vertical scar (around 6 cm) under her right breast.
Jewellery: None
The case:
On Saturday 6 August 2022, a body was seen floating in Ostend harbour. The woman had died by drowning less than 24 hours earlier. The circumstances in which she ended up in the water remain unexplained.
Characteristics:
The woman was aged between 60 and 70 years old, 156 cm tall and of medium build. Her brown hair was dyed blond, and she had a light complexion. She had three scars (see above).
If you have any information regarding the possible identity of this person, please contact the national police.