Police are searching for a missing woman last seen in Dorchester on Monday.

Bethany Timson, aged 23, was last seen in Weymouth on Saturday September 17 and was sighted in Dorchester on the afternoon of Monday September 19.

She is described as white, five feet three inches tall and of slim build with long light brown hair and blue eyes.

Chief Inspector Andy Edwards said: “Bethany has not been seen for a number of days and we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.

“We are carrying out searches and enquiries and I would urge anyone with information as to her whereabouts to please contact us. I would also like to hear from anyone who has seen a woman matching the description given to please get in touch.

“Finally, I would like to appeal directly to Bethany if she sees this – please make contact with us or your family and let us know where you are as we just want to make sure you are all right.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Bethany’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220153329.