A MISSING Hartlepool woman has now been found safe and well.

Cleveland Police thanked everyone who shared their appeal for the 39-year-old who left her home address in the town on Thursday saying she was going to the shops, but did not return.

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A spokesman has this afternoon confirmed that she has been located safe and well.

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