Mammoth £20k reward for information about murdered dog walker Anita Rose, 57, months after found unconscious on path
A MAMMOTH £20,000 reward has been issued for information about a murdered dog walker – months after she was found unconscious on a path.
Anita Rose, 57, was found at around 6.25am on July 24 on a track near the railway line in the Suffolk village of Brantham.
She had left her home at around 5am that morning to take her dog Bruce for a walk.
The “much-loved” mum-of-six and gran-of-13 had suffered serious head and facial injuries.
She was raced to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, where she died four days later.
Springer spaniel Bruce was found unharmed at Anita’s side, Crimestoppers said.
Anita is believed to have been attacked sometime between 6am and 6.25am near the junction of Newmill Lane and Rectory Lane.
CCTV showed her wearing a cerise coloured Regatta Calderdale II jacket.
She also had white Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 earbuds and a black wallet-style phone case quilted with a gold crown and stud detail.
These items are still missing, and it is believed they could hold key information or evidence for the probe into Anita’s murder.
Four months on, no one has been charged in connection with Anita’s death.
Crimestoppers has today announced a £20,000 reward for exclusive information leading to a conviction over Anita’s killing.
You can speak to the charity anonymously about the case by calling 0800 555 111.
The reward is available for three months and is due to expire on January 3 next year.
Anita’s family previously said: “Our mum was well known and loved in the community.
“She was brutally taken from us devastatingly too early, and we have been robbed of so much time with her.
“She wasn’t just a mum-of-six, she was also a grandma to 13, a long-term partner, a mother-in-law and a special friend to so many.
“Someone somewhere must know something, and we urge them to come forward.”
The family added: “We want to thank everyone for their love and support.
“All we ask is for everyone to cherish their time with their family and loved ones.”
Phil Bretton of Crimestoppers said: “This is a shocking and very sad situation and Anita’s heartbroken family deserve answers and justice.
“We know it can be difficult for some people to speak directly to the police which is why our charity is here for you.
“You can make a difference by passing on what you know whilst being protected by our guarantee of anonymity.
“No one will ever know you contacted us. You may think your information is insignificant, however it could make all the difference.”