Urgent Appeal to Locate Family of Lichfield Woman Found Deceased at Home
An urgent public appeal has been launched by authorities in Staffordshire to trace the family and next of kin of a 52-year-old woman who was found dead at her residence in Lichfield. The Staffordshire Police force, in collaboration with His Majesty's Coroner's Office, is seeking assistance from the community to identify and contact any relatives or close friends of the deceased individual.
Details of the Incident
Heidi Michelle Surtees, aged 52, was discovered deceased at her property located on Ivanhoe Road in Lichfield. Emergency services were summoned to the address on Tuesday, March 10, following a call from Staffordshire Police to the West Midlands Ambulance Service shortly before 6:00 PM.
A spokesperson for the ambulance service provided a detailed account, stating, "We received a call at 5:44 PM on Tuesday, March 10, from the police regarding a private address on Ivanhoe Road in Lichfield. One ambulance was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, our crew encountered one female patient. Regrettably, it was immediately apparent that no life-saving measures could be undertaken, and she was pronounced deceased at the location by ambulance personnel."
Coroner's Office Involvement
The Staffordshire Police have now issued a formal plea on behalf of His Majesty's Coroner's Office in Staffordshire, emphasizing the critical need to locate Ms. Surtees's family. Authorities have confirmed that the circumstances surrounding her death are not considered suspicious, but standard procedural requirements necessitate the notification of next of kin.
A police spokeswoman elaborated, "His Majesty's Coroner's Office in Staffordshire is urgently appealing for public assistance to trace the family of a woman from Lichfield who has passed away. Heidi Michelle Surtees, 52, was found deceased at her home on Ivanhoe Road. Her death is not being treated as suspicious. The HM Coroner for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire is actively seeking to identify and contact her next of kin."
How to Assist
Individuals who may have information regarding Heidi Michelle Surtees's family or friends are strongly encouraged to come forward. The coroner's office has provided a direct contact method for this purpose.
Contact Information:
- Email: staffordshireandstokecoroners@stoke.gov.uk
This appeal underscores the importance of community cooperation in such sensitive matters, ensuring that proper procedures are followed and that the deceased's family is appropriately informed during this difficult time.
