A MISSING Purbeck woman has been found following a public appeal by police.

Officers searching for a Hazel Penfold have provided an update to confirm she has been located.

Ms Penfold, 71, was last seen at the address where she had been staying in Swanage at around 6am on Monday, March 15.

Further enquiries indicated she was believed to have got in a taxi from Wareham to Poole train station, where she was dropped off at around 11.30am.

Following enquiries and a public appeal, Ms Penfold has now been located safe and well in the Purbeck area.

A Dorset Police spokesperson said the force would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.