Police launch urgent appeal to find missing 65-year-old Susan Thompson last seen at Royal Preston Hospital

Lancashire Police have released two photographs of Susan, including a CCTV image, in the hope that members of the public may recognise her, and are urging people in Preston, Lancaster and Bradford to keep an eye out for her.

Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing 65-year-old woman who was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital.

Susan Thompson, 65, who police are appealing to the public to help locate after she was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospitalplaceholder image
Susan Thompson, 65, who police are appealing to the public to help locate after she was last seen leaving Royal Preston Hospital | Lancashire Police

Susan Thompson was last spotted at around 7.48pm on Friday (November 13), and officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.

Lancashire Police have released two photographs of Susan, including a CCTV image, in the hope that members of the public may recognise her.

Susan is described as being 5ft 6in tall and was last seen wearing a long grey puffer jacket, blue jeans and grey trainers with grey soles.

She has links to Preston, Lancaster and Bradford, and officers are urging people in those areas to keep an eye out for her.

Police have also warned that Susan may appear confused if approached and have asked members of the public to treat her with compassion.

CCTV footage showing missing woman Susan Thompson outside Royal Preston Hospital. Susan was last seen on Friday evening (November 13)placeholder image
CCTV footage showing missing woman Susan Thompson outside Royal Preston Hospital. Susan was last seen on Friday evening (November 13) | Lancashire Police

A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: "We're asking for your help to find Susan Thompson, who is missing.

"Enquiries to locate Susan are ongoing, and we are growing concerned for her.

"She may appear confused if you approach her, so we ask that you do so with compassion."

Anyone who sees Susan is asked to call 999 immediately.

People with information or CCTV footage that could help officers locate her should contact Lancashire Police on 101, quoting log number 1433 of November 13.

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