Police appeal for help to find woman who has gone missing

Patricia Finnie, 64, was last seen in the Kursaal area of the town at around midday on Thursday, May 11.

She had been to see a friend but has not been seen or heard from since.

She is described as white, 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build, with straight auburn coloured hair and she wears glasses.

She was last seen wearing a full length quilted black coat with a hood, a pink top, navy trousers, and black shoes.

Officers say it is out of character for Patricia to go missing and they are concerned for her welfare.

Anyone with any information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact Essex Police on 101.