NORTH Yorkshire Police are urgently appealing for the public's help to trace a high-risk missing woman.

Jane Thompson, 56, who is from the North East, went missing from a hotel in Scarborough yesterday (November 29).

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She was last seen leaving the Premier Inn on Burniston Road at about 2.15pm and her family have been unable to contact her.

Officers are currently carrying out enquiries to locate her but are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare and are now treating her as a high-risk missing person.

They are now asking for anyone who may have seen Jane, or who has information about her whereabouts, to contact them immediately.

She is described as white, 5ft 4ins tall, with shoulder length light brown and grey hair, which she may have tied up in in a ponytail and slicked back.

Jane was last seen wearing a blue puffer jacket, grey skirt, grey tights and grey shoes as shown in the picture.

Anyone who has seen her, or has information that could assist police, is asked to call 101.

If you have an immediate sighting please dial 999.

Quote reference number 12210251818 when providing any information.

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