Police officers are currently searching for a vulnerable 78-year-old that police say could be confused, distressed and upset. 

Specialist officers are undertaking searching of Scruton village, near Northallerton, for missing 78-year-old Megan.

She was last seen by her family at around 9.15am this morning (Monday, May 29).

Megan was wearing blue jeans with a light coloured t-shirt and blue plimsol shoes.

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Officers are carrying out a thorough search of the area, including outbuildings and are asking residents to please do the same.

Megan may appear confused, distressed or upset and we are asking anyone who has seen someone in this area, who matches this description, to contact them with information.

If you have seen Megan since 9.15am please provide information to officers by calling 101.

If you are with Megan now or are aware of an emergency situation, call 999.

If possible, quote reference NYP-29052023-0210.