Concern has been raised for an elderly woman who has gone missing near Dorchester.

Officers from Dorset police are appealing for information from the public to assist their searches for Ros St Claire.

The 79-year-old, was reported missing on Tuesday, November 5 having last been seen in Church Road in Maiden Newton at around 2.10pm.

Ros is described as five feet six inches tall and of slim build with short white hair.

She is wearing a green furry jacket, black jeans and light-purple trainers.

Ros may have two large labradoodle dogs with her – one black and one yellow.

Inspector Tracy Santoni, of Dorset Police, said: “We are concerned for Ros’ welfare and we are very keen to locate her as soon as possible.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding Ros’ whereabouts, or who has seen a woman matching her description, to please contact us.

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Ros’ whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 5:432.