POLICE are continueing their search for a missing Dorchester woman and say they are ‘increasingly concerned’ for her welfare.

Dorchester Police are continueing their search today for Joan Davis, 66, who went missing from her home along St Helens Road in the county town late on Sunday night. She was reported missing on Monday.

A picture of Mrs Davis has been released to help with the search.

Incident Inspector Roger Robinson said: “Concern is increasing for Joan as we believe that she has been upset recently.

“A thorough search is being carried out in the local area with assistance of the National Police Air Service helicopter. She doesn’t have a car so may be travelling on foot or public transport.”

He added: “We are now becoming very worried for her safety and I urge her to get in touch as soon as possible – we simply need to know that she is safe and well."

Mrs Davis is described as white, with short grey hair and of medium build and normally wears glasses. She may be wearing denim jeans.

Anyone with information should call Dorset Police on 101 quoting incident number I21:121.