POLICE are appealing to the public to help trace a missing vulnerable elderly woman from Potters Bar.

Pamela King, aged 72, went missing from her home in Forbes Avenue this morning, Wednesday. Her husband called the police to raise his concern.

Inspector Roy Stammers is leading the investigation. He said: "As we move into late afternoon, our concerns for Pamela are growing and we are very keen to trace her before it gets dark.

“She may be confused in her surroundings and we'd ask anyone who sees a woman matching her description to please contact us immediately."

Mrs King is described as a white woman, around 5ft 3in in height, with slightly greying brown hair and was last seen wearing a bright orange anorak and green and white shoes.

  A police helicopter along with officers on the ground are currently searching the town.

If anyone has any information please contact the police on 0845 33 00 222.