FEARS are growing for the safety of a missing woman.

Patricia Ann Yates, 51, was last seen at her home in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, on Tuesday night.

Police have conducted house-to-house inquiries and were yesterday searching woods.

She is described as 5ft, thin, with a fair complexion, shoulder length hair and a Midlands accent. She may be wearing black shoes, dark trousers or jeans and a navy blue anorak with yellow trim.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call Richmond police on 0845 60 60 247.