POLICE are worried about a 59-year-old woman who has not been seen for several days.

Esther Dawson went missing from Harrogate District Hospital, where she was a patient, on Friday afternoon.

She has gone missing in the past, and was later found in Darlington. Police believe she may visit Scarborough.

She is described as 5ft 9in tall with grey hair. She was wearing a long black coat or cardigan. She also wears distinctive large-framed glasses.

Anyone who has any information is asked to contact police on (01423) 505541.