São Paulo police have launched an urgent investigation into the disappearance of British journalist Charlotte Alice Peet, 32, who vanished after last contacting colleagues from Brazil's largest city on February 8. The freelance correspondent, known for her work across Rio de Janeiro, hasn't communicated with family or professional contacts for over a week.
Law enforcement officials confirmed active searches across multiple locations in a Wednesday statement:
>Our teams are pursuing all leads to locate the missing individual and clarify these events.The case escalated when the Association of Foreign Correspondents in Brazil revealed Peet had inquired about Rio accommodation shortly before disappearing.
Key developments in the case:
- Last confirmed location: São Paulo metropolitan area
- Professional ties to Rio de Janeiro dating back 2 years
- Recent return to Brazil in November 2023
Peet's disappearance marks the third high-profile missing persons case involving foreign journalists in Latin America this year. While authorities maintain procedural secrecy, sources suggest digital forensics teams are analyzing her communication devices.
The British Consulate in Rio declined to comment when pressed about potential diplomatic interventions. Legal experts emphasize the critical 14-day window for resolving missing persons cases in Brazil's federal police framework.