POLICE are appealing for help to trace a vulnerable elderly woman who has been missing from her Southmead home overnight.

Maureen Hallard, 72, was last seen at 4.30pm on Thursday, May 17 in Wigdon Crescent wearing a white jumper, a black coat with white dots and black footwear. 

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset, said: "She is described as white, about 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build with mid-length grey hair.

"Maureen was reported missing at 9.30am on Friday, May 18.

"She left home without necessary medication and officers are concerned about her welfare.

"She used to live in Blenheim Street in Easton, has been known to visit the Muller Road bus depot and Avon Gorge and has friends in Stapleton Road."

If you know where she is now, please call 999, otherwise ring 101, quoting reference 5218108191.