'Area of interest' found in search for girl who vanished 55 years ago
Published: 10/2/2025

A volunteer search team using cadaver detection dogs has found an "area of interest" linked to the 1970 disappearance of British child Cheryl Grimmer in Australia. Cheryl was three when she vanished from Fairy Meadow beach in Wollongong. The team has reported the location to New South Wales Police for further investigation. Cheryl's brother and family express hope for closure after decades of searching.