Missing mum may be in Harlesden

By Tom Lawrence

A mother who went missing from her Sunderland home with her five young daughters may be hiding out in the Harlesden area, police believe.
Natalie Bracht went on the run with the youngsters on May 17 and has been evading the authorities by moving between various locations in the capital.
Investigators believe the mother, who hails from Dusseldorf, Germany, has radically changed her appearance a number of times and have growing concerns regarding her emotional well-being.
The 34-year-old left the north-east and travelled by taxi, to the Haymarket area of Newcastle, where she was seen at 1pm.
It is believed the family then travelled to Kings Cross by train.
DCI Roger Ford, from Northumbria Police, said: "The latest information we have places Natalie in the Harlesden area of London, a long way from her home in the North East and a long way from her daughters friends and school.
"So far her decision to change her appearance and avoid identification by moving away from her home shows a high degree of planning and a great deal of effort which further raises my concerns about her emotional well-being and the safety of her children.
"If Natalie is reading this I would like her to stop and think about what she is doing and whether it is in the best interests of her daughters to move them from place to place and keep them from their friends, school and education.
"I would also ask that any estate agents, landlords, hoteliers or B and B owners who may have been approached by Natalie to come forward."
Officers believe it is possible that Natalie may have moved on to another part of London with her daughters, who are aged between five and 13, but are urging the people of Brent to keep a look out.
She speaks good English, with a heavy German accent, but does not have access to much money or any family connections in the London area.
The father of three of the girls has travelled over from Germany to help with the investigation.
Anyone with information about Natalie or her children, is asked to call Northumbria Police, on 03456 043 043.