POLICE say they are “concerned” for the welfare of a woman who went missing in Christchurch this week. 

Sharon Hobbins, aged 50, was reported missing at 12.55pm on Monday, December 19 after she is believed to have left her home address during the early hours of that morning. 

Sharon is described as being around five feet three inches tall and of small to medium build.  

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She has brown hair down past her shoulders but occasionally wears a wig.  

It is believed she was wearing a black Puffa style jacket and carrying a Radley handbag. 

Inspector Jon Wasey, of Dorset Police’s Missing Person Support Team, said: “We understand Sharon has been upset lately and her lack of contact with her loved ones is out of character for her. 

“We are concerned for her welfare and are keen to find Sharon to make sure she is OK. 

“I would urge anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to please get in touch. 

“I would also ask Sharon if you see this appeal, to please make contact with us or your loved ones so that we can check you are all right.” 

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Sharon's whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220203545.