‘The female in question was described as being a white female, appearing to be in her late teens/early 20s, of slim build, with dark hair and wearing black shoes, black trousers, a black top and a lightweight black coat.
Any witnesses who saw a woman with a slim build, dark hair, a black outfit and a red handbag between Friday (February 7) and Saturday (February 8) afternoon are urged to come forward to the police.
Devon and Cornwall Police said: ‘Anybody who witnessed a female at the cliffs in Porthtowan is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting 50250033859.
The young woman – believed to be in her late teens or early twenties – was found dead in the sea, near cliffs by the town of Porthtowan.
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