A MISSING woman from Christchurch has been located, police have said.

Sharon Hobbins was reported missing on Monday, December 19.

It is believed she left an address during the early hours of that morning.

Police issued a public appeal in relation to her whereabouts.

Giving an update, a Dorset Police spokesperson said: “Following enquiries, she has now been located.

“We would like to thank the public who helped with sharing our appeal.”