Police have appealed for the public's help in tracing a woman missing from Wallsend, east of Newcastle.
Helen Grinter, who is 56-years-old, was last seen leaving an address on The Avenue in the town, just before 6pm on Tuesday (August 17).
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Appealing for help on Twitter in the early hours of Wednesday, Northumbria Police said they are growing "increasingly concerned" for her welfare.
Anyone who has seen Helen or has information as to her whereabouts is urged to contact police on the 101 non-emergency number, quoting reference NP-20210817-0814.
Northumbria Police can also be contacted via their website here.
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