From Gloucestershire Constabulary:

We’re appealing for information to help locate a missing elderly woman with memory problems.

Patricia Preston, aged 88, was last seen on Digby Drive in #Tewkesbury at 9.45am this morning, Thursday 25 November.

She has not returned home and has memory problems which has caused concerns for her welfare.

Patricia is described as being 5ft 8ins tall, has white hair, wears glasses and is of a slim build. She uses a thin walking stick and has a distinctive stooped walk.

When last seen she was wearing a waist length mauve and grey puffer jacket, dark trousers and a black hat.

Officers are currently searching for Patricia and anyone who has seen her since this morning is urged to call police on 101 quoting incident 281 of 25 November. If present at the time of calling please dial 999.

You can also give information through the Missing People charity on 116 000. Or you can find out more information through the charity’s website www.missingpeople.org.uk/police