Police are continuing an urgent search for a missing pensioner last seen in the early hours of New Years Eve.

Gloria Ann Clarke, 80, was last seen leaving Meadowfield Drive in Eaglescliffe, Teesside at about 5.45am on December 31.

Cleveland Polce launched an urgent appeal to find Gloria on New Years Eve and are continuing their search efforts today (January 1).

The pensioner was last seen wearing a blue Regatta coat with a poppy badge and black Skechers trainers.

The Northern Echo: Gloria Ann ClarkeGloria Ann Clarke (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)

Police have appealed for anyone with information or who may have seen Gloria to contact them as a matter of urgency.

A spokesperson said: “Officers are concerned for Gloria’s welfare and are asking anyone with information to contact Cleveland Police on 101 as a matter of urgency, quoting reference number 254776.”