AN image of a vulnerable woman, who has been missing for more than a week, has been released by police.

Concerned police say they are urgently trying to locate missing Thornaby woman, Natalie Jenkins, who was last seen on Tuesday, December 10.

The missing 32-year-old is believed to have connections to Thornaby and Middlesbrough, and is described as a white female of fair complexion and of a very slim build.

Police said Ms Jenkins has a missing front tooth, a tattoo on her neck which says 'SWANN' and a wrist tattoo saying 'SWANNY'.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police urged members of the public who may have seen Ms Jenkins to immediately contact them on 101 and quote reference number 212713.