Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 41-year-old woman missing from Exeter.

Helen Hawkins was last seen at around 5pm on Saturday 19 October in the Exeter area and may have travelled further afield.

Helen is described as a white female, 5ft 1 inch tall, of medium build, brown eyes, light brown hair with streak of grey and past her shoulders in length, possibly wearing a pink coat, a rust/reddish/brown coloured ankle length skirt and may be carrying a large blue rucksack.

Anyone who sees Helen or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101 or via the force website, quoting log 464 20 October.