**UPDATED: This missing person has since been found**

Police have found a missing OAP last seen this morning after an urgent search.

The woman, Kathleen, had last seen in the Hart Lane area of the town at about 11.20am this morning (Thursday, August 29).

Police appealed to members of the public to call them if they see Kathleen.

A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: “We're pleased to say Kathleen, aged 88, from Hartlepool has now been found safe and well. Thank you for sharing our appeal to find her.”