Crimestoppers - Hannah Saaf aka Jewell

Via the Evening Post, and the Avon & Somerset Constabulary:

Police have today taken the step of releasing the name and image of a woman they'd like to speak to in connection with a fatal road traffic collision in Bristol.

It follows the death of 11 year old Sam Riddall, who was in collision with a car at Eastfield Road, Westbury-on-Trym on Friday (May 1st) at around 9.15pm.

Police would now like to speak to 27 year old Hannah Saaf who is also known as Hannah Jewell in connection with this investigation.

She is described as slim and around 5ft 9ins tall.

Hannah is the registered keeper of the car, registration number X391NOK, and has not been seen since the day of the collision.

Police need to speak to her as a matter of urgency and there are concerns for her welfare.

She has previous connections to Bristol, Taunton, Glastonbury, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and London.

Police are appealing for anyone who saw Hannah or the vehicle on the day of the collision, or knows where she now, is to contact them immediately on 0845 456 7000 or via the Independent Crimestoppers Charity on 0845 555 111. Callers do not have to give their name and could qualify for a reward.

[UPDATE 11/05/09]

Police confirm Hannah Saaf is in custody.

Via the Evening Post:

A woman wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run was arrested yesterday after a dramatic police operation in countryside south of Bristol.

A police helicopter, search dogs, cars and officers were all used in the build-up to the arrest in the village of Publow of 27-year-old Hannah Saaf, the owner of the car that killed 11-year-old Sam Riddall.

Sunday morning was the ninth day Avon & Somerset Police had been searching for the mother-of-two, after the tragic incident in Westbury-on-Trym a week last Friday.

Half a dozen cars and vans arrived in the village of Publow at around 10am, and began searching the surrounding countryside.

Police reportedly then went door-to-door in the village, several miles south of Whitchurch, asking residents to check their outbuildings to see if someone had been sleeping there.

The Post was told by residents that officers were looking for a woman wearing a white leather jacket, who had been carrying blankets.

A spokesman for Avon & Somerset Police said: "Shortly after 12.30pm on Sunday, May 10, a 27-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

"The woman was arrested on the outskirts of Pensford near Bristol following a call to police by a member of the public.

"Police officers attended the area and located the woman who is now in custody at a Bristol police station.

"Officers investigating this incident would like to thank the media and the public for their help with this case."