UPDATE: Police have confirmed that they have now found missing Mary.
A police spokesperson said: "Earlier this week, we issued an appeal to find missing Mary. We are pleased to confirm she has now been located.
"Thank you everyone for sharing our appeal, it really does make a difference."
POLICE are appealing to the public to help them locate a missing 79-year-old in Weston.
Mary was last seen at around 10-10.30am today (Thursday, March 28) wearing a long flowery skirt, with a brown suede jacket which is ripped at the back.
She is white with grey curly hair and a large build.
She uses a walker and is known to frequent the Milton area. She may appear confused.
Mary was last seen in Weston-super-Mare this morning (Thursday 28 March) and we're asking the public to call us if they see her.
— Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) March 28, 2024
She uses a walker and may appear confused.
Please call 999 ref 5224079951 if you see her or 101 with any other potentially useful information. pic.twitter.com/woxVo0WY7Q
A spokesperson from the Avon and Somerset Police force said: "Mary was last seen in Weston-super-Mare this morning (Thursday, March 28) and we're asking the public to call us if they see her.
"She uses a walker and may appear confused.
"Please call 999 ref 5224079951 if you see her or 101 with any other potentially useful information."
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