Missing Preston woman Susan Thompson, 65, found safe and well as police thank public
Police have thanked the public for helping locate a woman who went missing after leaving Royal Preston Hospital.
A missing 65-year-old woman who sparked a police appeal after disappearing from Preston has been found safe and well.
Susan Thompson was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital at around 7.48pm on Friday.
Lancashire Police launched an urgent appeal for information, saying officers were growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.
The force has now confirmed that Susan has been located and thanked members of the public who shared the appeal and helped raise awareness.
Chief Inspector Sam Davies said: “I would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal and helped raise awareness through the community.
“The response from the public played an important part in helping us locate Susan safely. We are grateful for the support shown by so many.”