POLICE were last night trying to trace a mother of three, last seen by her family in the early hours of Tuesday.

Elizabeth Armstrong, 31, left her home in Markington, North Yorkshire, at the wheel of her red Rover car, but has not returned since.

Concern for her safety is growing and police have appealed for any relatives or friends who may know where she is to come forward.

They also want to hear from members of the public who may have seen Mrs Armstrong in the past few days.

She is described as about 5ft 9in, with long brown hair. Her car registation is P105 MRW.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives in Harrogate on (01423) 505541.