Police officers searching for missing Sunderland woman Danielle Best have issued a CCTV image showing her last known movements in the hope that the public will recognise her.

Danielle, 36, was reported missing shortly before 6 pm on Tuesday (May 30) by her family after they had not heard from her. 

Last seen in person on Monday evening, the day before she was reported missing, Danielle has not been in touch with anybody since.

This lack of communication is believed to be out of character for Danielle, who is from the Eden Vale area of the city, and officers are carrying out extensive searches in a bid to locate her and ensure she’s safe and well.

This CCTV image – in which Danielle is wearing a blue t-shirt and black leggings – shows her leaving an address on Elwin Terrace at about 6.10 pm on Monday.

It is believed that Danielle, who also has links to the Wallsend and North Shields areas, may have travelled towards Roker or Seaburn seafront.

Superintendent Amanda Dumighan, of Northumbria Police, said: “We are increasingly concerned for Danielle’s welfare as her disappearance is out of character. We just want to make sure she is safe and well.

The Northern Echo:

“We’re carrying out a number of searches across Sunderland and other areas of the Force and are keen for the public to assist us if they believe they may know where she is.

“This CCTV image shows Danielle leaving an address on Monday evening. Have you seen somebody with a similar appearance at any point this week? Please have a close look and get in touch with us immediately if you can help.”

The Northern Echo:

Danielle is described as 5’5 tall with medium length straight purple hair and has a local accent. She has two distinctive dove tattoos on her right upper arm, a butterfly tattoo on her left shoulder and a tribal tattoo on her lower back.

Anyone with information that can assist the search is asked to contact police via 999 or 101 quoting log NP-20230530-0960.