Outrage over Police Oversight in Cheryl Grimmer Disappearance

Tue Oct 21 2025 07:34:15 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

The family of missing toddler Cheryl Grimmer expresses frustration as police fail to pursue eyewitness accounts in a decades-long search for justice, raising questions about investigative priorities.

Cheryl Grimmer, who vanished from Fairy Meadow beach in January 1970, continues to haunt her family and the local community. During a recent police review of her case, potential eyewitnesses were not formally interviewed, prompting anger and disappointment from Cheryl's family. The three-year-old's brother, Ricki Nash, has voiced his frustrations, highlighting felt negligence on behalf of the police, despite the submission of credible eyewitness accounts. The lack of action follows years of unresolved investigation into her suspected abduction.

Outrage over Police Oversight in Cheryl Grimmer Disappearance

Cheryl Grimmer was just three years old when she disappeared from Fairy Meadow beach in January 1970.

The family of a toddler who disappeared from an Australian beach more than 50 years ago have criticized police for not formally interviewing potential eyewitnesses during a review of the case.

Officers suspect three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer was abducted from Fairy Meadow beach, approximately 50 miles south of Sydney in New South Wales, on January 12, 1970. The Grimmer family had just emigrated from the UK.

Despite a four-year review of the case, the family learned that no new evidence had emerged that could lead to a conviction, leading to their disappointment and anger over the police's decision not to pursue credible witness accounts.

Ricki Nash, Cheryl's brother, expressed his frustration, articulating the emotional toll on the family as they seek closure. Our family can't move forward without the help of the police, he stated.

The three eyewitnesses had come forward after a popular true crime podcast explored Cheryl's case in 2022, bringing renewed attention to the investigation. Their testimonies included accounts of individuals seen carrying a child near the beach at the time of Cheryl's disappearance. Yet, none were formally interviewed by police.

Damian Loone, a retired detective who worked on the case, criticized the police's negligence, suggesting it reflects poorly on investigative practices. The absence of follow-up on these accounts only deepens the family's grief and frustration.

Though Cheryl's case remains unsolved, her family continues to advocate for renewed focus and accountability in the police investigation. They are calling for transparency and a thorough inquiry into how missing persons cases, including Cheryl's, are managed by authorities.