POLICE are searching for a missing elderly woman from Poole.

Angela Smith, 82, was last seen in the area of Foxholes Road shortly after 7am on Saturday, June 10.

Police are particularly concerned for Angela’s welfare as it is understood she can be confused easily.

She is described as being around five feet six inches tall and of average build with long grey hair.

Angela was wearing a green cardigan, yellow top and trousers.

She also has a blue cast on her right arm.

Police say she may also be carrying a black shoulder bag.

Chief Inspector Stuart Pitman, of Dorset Police, said: “I would urge anyone with information regarding Angela’s whereabouts, or who sees a woman in the Poole area matching the description given, to please contact us immediately.

“I would also like to make a direct appeal to Angela if you see this to please make contact with police or your family and let us know where you are as we are just trying to make sure you are all right.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Angela's whereabouts can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 10:173.