Fears over woman missing nearly two weeks

North Yorkshire Police have launched a nationwide hunt for Mandy Bishop, 34, of Bishopgate Street, York.

Police say she has not been seen by her family or friends for almost two weeks but she was only reported missing by a friend at 1pm on Saturday.

Officers have been searching the home, which she shares with her mother, throughout the Easter weekend and have been combing the surrounding area of Skeldergate around the River Ouse.

Inspector Shaun Sutcliffe, of York Police, say they are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.

He said: "Mandy's disappearance is completely out of character which is why there is a high level of concern for her welfare.

"We have issued a UK-wide appeal on the police national computer.

"If anyone in York has information that could assist the search for Mandy or has possibly seen her during the past two weeks, then please contact North Yorkshire Police as a matter of urgency."

It is believed that she may have been missing from home since Monday March 22.

She is 5ft 4in, slim with green eyes and shoulder-length dark-brown curly hair. She usually wears trousers and a jumper with a black or red coat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 0845 60 60 24 7, quoting the reference number 12100051110. Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.