Alison Howard

Alison Howard made her first appearance on the 30th April 1985 when she gave advice to Arthur and Pauline Fowler on what to do regarding their son, Mark. who ran away.

Mark Fowler's disappearance
WPC Howard visits the Fowler's in April 1985 when Mark has disappeared from home. WPC Howard tells the Fowler's that Mark is a minor in the eyes of the law, but there isn't much the police can do as lots of 16 year old's go missing yet his details will go on file. WPC Howard says that her sister's daughter went missing and suggests the Fowler's go to the Citizen's Advice Bureau, like her sister did.

Sharon Watts' disappearance
WPC Howard visits Angie and Den in May 1986 when their daughter, Sharon doesn't come home for a couple of nights. WPC Howard asks them if Sharon took anything with her and Angie tells her the things she took, including a toothbrush, make up and clothes. WPC Howard say even though it's not much of a comfort, Sharon went off on her own accord, which is better than the other way. She then asks Angie and Den if they phoned friends and relatives, which they have done, including relatives they forgot existed. WPC Howard then delivers the news that runaways are difficult to find and whilst they will do all they can, but they can hope that Sharon gets fed up, homesick or comes home of her own choice.