POLICE have thanked the public for their help in tracing two missing Middlesbrough women.

Athena Morgan, 65, had not been seen since visiting a café in Middlesbrough town centre with friends at around 1pm on Friday, March 3.

Police were are also trying to locate 28-year-old Nichola Johnston, from the Middlesbrough area who had last been seen on Bridge Street West, Middlesbrough on the evening of Friday, March 3.

Both women have now been found safe and well and Cleveland Police thanked the public for their assistance.