Police launch urgent appeal to find missing West Yorkshire woman

Police in Calderdale are appealing for information as to the whereabouts of a missing 53 year-old woman.

Gillian Sherwood was last seen at her home address on Higgin Lane in Halifax yesterday (December 2) and was later reported missing.

Gillian is believed to have been in the town centre earlier today (December 3) and may be in possession of a suitcase, police said.

Officers are particularly concerned for her welfare.

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She described as white, around 5ft 4” tall with blue eyes and shoulder length blonde hair.

She is also thought to be wearing a padded grey puffer jacket with fur hood.

Anyone who knows of Gillian’s current location is asked to contact the non-emergency police number 101 quoting reference 0751 of 03/12.

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