POLICE are concerned about the welfare of a woman who went missing from her home yesterday morning.

Jaqueline Elliott, aged 52, was last seen at 10am yesterday when she left her home in Welland, near Malvern..

She has not been seen by family or friends since her disappearance.

Police spokeswoman Kim Staines said Ms Elliott left her home on foot and was not thought to have any money on her.

Her family have told police it was out of character for her to leave her home without telling anyone where she was going.

She is 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build with brown, auburn wavy hair. She was last seen wearing grey trousers and an orange T-shirt. She may have a black cardigan with her.

Sergeant Bob Tell said: "I'd appeal to Jaqueline to contact her family or police so that we all know that she is safe and well.

"I'd also like to appeal to anyone who thinks they may have seen Jaqueline or knows of her whereabouts to contact us."

Anyone with any information can contact Malvern Police on 08457 444 888, quoting 216C/160403, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.