THE family of a woman who went missing after leaving work today have appealed for her to get in touch.

Denise Bees, 56, disappeared around 2pm after leaving her workplace on Skelton High Street, East Cleveland.

Police say they are worried for the welfare of Mrs Bees, of Trout Hall Lane, Skelton Green. She is thought to be in the East Cleveland area.

She is described as white, 5ft 4ins tall, of slim build and with short dark brown hair worn in a demi-perm style.

She was wearing light grey coloured jeans and a black short coat with a hood.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland Police on 01642-326326 quoting U83012.