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Reem Ahmed

Concern as 96-year-old woman goes missing

A pensioner has been reported missing from Brecon - and police are desperate to know where she is.

Rita, 96, was last seen at 10.20am on Saturday, February 26.

It is understood she is travelling on foot.

Dyfed-Powys Police are now appealing for information to help to find Rita, who they said may be wearing a fleece jumper with a leaf design. Officers have not given her surname but have released a photograph of her.

They said that they are concerned for her welfare.

In a social media appeal, Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Have you seen 96-year-old Rita, from Brecon? We’re concerned for her welfare. She was last seen at 10.20am today (February 26), and may be wearing a fleece jumper with a leaf design. She's thought to be travelling on foot. Do you have info that might help us find her? Please, let us know."

On Sunday, officers said enquiries to find Rita were ongoing and said residents could expect to see an increased police presence in Brecon town centre.

A force spokesman said Brecon Mountain Rescue Team, National Police Air Service and Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service were assisting with the search.

Anyone with information that could assist the police is urged to contact them v ia their website, in an email (101@dyfed-powys.police.uk) or by calling 101.

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