THE husband of missing Aleasha Coan has publicly thanked all Aleasha's friends and family who volunteered in a widespread search yesterday.
In a statement released on a social network, Rob Coan said: "I don't think I have the strength to do justice to just how much it meant to me and, I know, her.
"I will never forget people's kindness in our hour of need."
UPDATE Tuesday 3.55pm
A BODY has been found in the search for missing mum Aleasha Coan.
The search for the 36-year-old has been suspended, after a woman's body was found in land near to Essex University at Wivenhoe Park at about 1.25pm this afternoon.
Supt Steve Ditchburn, who is coordinating the search, said: "The body is yet to be formally identified but Aleasha’s family have been updated and our search suspended.
"We are extremely grateful for the support and efforts of members of the public in connection with the searches for Aleasha."
Police will now be liaising with the coroner.
Officers are not treating the circumstances around the discovery as suspicious.
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ABOUT 100 people met at Essex University to join the search for missing mum Aleasha Coan.
They had a briefing with police and split of groups of ten to search around the university and surrounding fields.
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They are due to search until 3pm.
Police have asked people to keep an eye out for Alesha's mobile phone, although they do not know the brand or model yet, and unusual white-tip cigarettes.
The married mum, 36, left her house in the Elmstead Road area of Colchester on Sunday at 4.15pm and has not been seen since.
She takes regular medication, which she does not have with her.
Police say she is “very vulnerable”.
Today, hundreds of friends have been given permission by Essex Police to help officers search Essex University.
The search was launched at 11.30am this morning.
Aleasha does not have access to a vehicle but does have access to money.
For that reason, Essex Police say the search will not be confined to Colchester.
A police spokesman said: “We are urgently appealing for any sightings of Alesha.
“We are very concerned for her welfare.
"She takes regular medication, which she does not have, and is considered very vulnerable."
Anyone who sees Aleasha is being urged to call 999.
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