Concern is growing for a woman missing for six days and police are urging people to keep an eye out for her if they visit the Helmsley area this weekend.

31-year-old Chelsea Allen was last seen at an address in Helmsley in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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It’s believed that she left home on foot, wearing a navy blue long-sleeved t-shirt with white pattern sleeves, grey jogging bottoms and trainers.

Chelsea has shoulder-length straight dark brown hair and is 5ft 5 tall, slim build and has several tattoos.

Extensive police and specialist resources are being used in the search.

The Northern Echo: 31-year-old Chelsea Allen was last seen at an address in Helmsley in the early hours of Sunday morning31-year-old Chelsea Allen was last seen at an address in Helmsley in the early hours of Sunday morning

Large open areas around Helmsley have been covered by the Operational Support Unit, who have also been assisted by a mountain rescue team.

A police drone, police helicopter (NPAS) and off-road police motorcycle have also been called in to help find Chelsea.

Chelsea has links to Hemsworth and Pontefract in West Yorkshire so it’s possible that she could have headed for this area.

West Yorkshire Police is supporting the missing person inquiry.

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North Yorkshire Police Inspector Ian Roberts from the Operational Support Unit said: “It’s very concerning that Chelsea has been missing for six days.

"We’re supporting her family while our enquires continue to try and locate her.

“If required, the searches will continue across the weekend.

"I urge any members of the public in the Helmsley area to remain vigilant and report any sightings to police immediately.”

Anyone who has any information which could help officers with their enquiries should contact police on 101. If you have an immediate sighting of Chelsea, please call 999.

Quote North Yorkshire Police reference number NYP-26062022-0266 when passing information.

 

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