POLICE are appealing for help to trace a woman who went missing from her place of residence last night.

Gloucestershire Constabulary are concerned for the welfare of Elizabeth Hayward, aged 58, who is currently missing from her place of residence.

She is described as being 5ft tall, slim build, ear length greying hair, wearing a blue coloured hooded top with motif on the front, dark blue denim jeans and may be wearing black coloured trainers and carrying a plastic carrier bag.

She was last seen just before 9pm on Tuesday, September 30 in the area of Gloucester Royal Hospital.

If found or sighted please contact Gloucester Police, quoting incident number 531 30/09/2014.

If you can help, please call 101, or 999 if appropriate.