Derbyshire police issue urgent appeal after woman goes missing

Gaile Hibbert, 54, was last seen at her home in New Mills before 7am on Saturday but left the address without warning at around 7.15am and has not returned.

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A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “We are extremely concerned for her safety and have a number of officers in the New Mills area looking for her.

“We are asking for the public’s help finding her and urgently want to hear from anyone who has seen Gaile.

“She is white, around 5ft 3in, with short bobbed blonde/brown hair.

“She is thought to be wearing a black Superdry coat and possibly wellies.

“Have you seen Gaile? Do you know where she might be?

“Anyone who can help should contact us on 101 immediately, quoting incident 258 of 2 January.”

To find out other ways of contacting the force, visit www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.

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