Police are urgently searching for a missing woman who may have a black eye and be with a man.

Officers at North Yorkshire Police say they’re increasingly concerned about 33-year-old Cherie Rowe who has not been seen since last Thursday (January 11).

Cherie, from Middlesbrough, is believed to be in the Scarborough area in the company of a man. It is thought she may have a black eye.

She was last seen almost a week ago at a hotel in the South Bay area, at about 5.45pm on January 11, and has not been seen by anyone since.

The Northern Echo: Missing Cherie Rowe.Missing Cherie Rowe. (Image: NORTH YORKSHIRE POLICE)

Anyone who sees her or has further information is asked to call police, with any immediate sightings to be reported to 999.

Cherie is described as white with long dark hair that could be tied up in a bun. She is thought to be wearing a dark blue coat and navy jeans.

A police spokesperson said: “We've issued an urgent appeal to help locate missing Middlesbrough woman Cherie Rowe who is believed to be in the Scarborough area in the company of a man.

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“Anyone who has seen Cherie or has any further information that could help locate her, should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 4, and speak to the Force Control Room.

“Any immediate sightings should be reported on 999 so we can quickly check she is safe.

“Please quote reference number 12240007301 when making a report.”