THE PUBLIC are being asked to help find a Somerset woman who has been missing for nearly a week.

Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for help to find Lauren Philips, 26, from Bristol.

She was last seen on Thursday (February 23) and a police search was launched after she failed to turn up for work on Sunday.

Her car was found in Woolacombe, Devon, yesterday (February 28) Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police are assisting with the search to find her along with HM Coastguard, the RNLI and the National Police Air Service.

Lauren is described as white, 5ft 5ins tall, of slim build with brown eyes. She has long dark brown hair which is usually straightened but which is naturally curly.

Detective Inspector Mark Langdon said: “Lauren hasn’t been seen for some days now and we’re growing increasingly concerned.

“We really need the public’s help in finding her so if you see her or think you might know where she is, please get in touch.

“We’re particular keen for bed and breakfast owners or hoteliers in and around the Woolacombe area to check whether she has booked in with them."

Anyone who has any information about Lauren's whereabouts should contact 101 with the reference 5217045398.