PEOPLE across the county have been asked to help in the search for a woman who has gone missing.

Caroline Foster, 47, was last seen leaving a property in Muscliff at 11.30am this morning (Sunday, September 29) and there are concerns for her welfare.

Caroline is described as being five feet and seven inches tall and of an average build with shoulder-length dark brown hair.

She may be wearing a black or grey jumper and jogging bottoms.

Inspector Luke Larcombe, of Dorset Police, said: “We do have concerns for Caroline’s welfare and we are carrying out searches as we are keen to find her and ensure that she is all right.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding Caroline’s whereabouts to please contact us immediately.

“I would also like to make a direct appeal to Caroline to please make contact with us or your loved ones and let us know where you are. We all just want to check that you are OK.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Caroline's whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 29:208.