Concerns are mounting for a woman who vanished from her home in Glasgow nearly two days ago.
Helen Simmons was last seen at her address on Machrie Road in Castlemilk at 4.30pm on Wednesday, April 20.
Police say it is "completely" out of character for the 62-year-old to disappear in this manner.
She is described as around 5ft 3in tall, of a medium build, with short blonde hair and brown eyes.
Helen normally wears dark coloured jogging bottoms, a fleece, Ugg or Chelsea boots and sunglasses.
Anybody who may have any information over her whereabouts is urged to contact cops .
Inspector Mhairi Crawford of Greater Glasgow Response Policing Unit, said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Helen’s welfare and are asking members of the public for their assistance to help trace her safe and well.
“It is completely out of character for Helen to go missing and were are appealing to anyone who has any information surrounding her whereabouts to get in touch with police.
“If you have noticed someone matching this description please come forward and speak to officers.”
Police can be contacted on 101 quoiting incident number 0435 of Thursday, April 21, 2022.
Update: Police have confirmed that Helen has been traced safe and well.
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