Police are seeking help from the public to find a lady from South Africa who has gone missing during a visit to relatives in the Cleveland area.

Sixty-nine-year-old Valerie Yeates was visiting family in Loftus, but left her relatives’ address following a dispute. She has not been in contact with family members since November 30 and does not know the area.

It is thought that she may have tried to find alternative accommodation in Saltburn. She is due to fly back to South Africa on December 19 from Newcastle.

Valerie is described as white, around 4ft 11inches tall with short auburn hair, brown eyes and a fair complexion. She wears two earrings in each ear and speaks with a South African accent.

Anyone with information on Valerie’s whereabouts is asked to contact PC Nigel Pallent at Kirkleatham Police Office on 01642 302626.