Police are concerned for the welfare of 69-yr-old Patricia Jarvis from Greengate Street, Barrow, who has been missing from her home address since yesterday morning.

Patricia may be in the Cumbria area but may also have travelled to Blackpool or the wider Lancaster area.

Patricia did not return after leaving her home, which she shares with her sister, at 09:45 am on the 13 June 2011, stating that she was going shopping. The police would like to hear from anyone who knows of her whereabouts or who thinks they have seen her since yesterday.

Patricia is described as slim, around 5ft 1” tall with very-long blond straight hair. She was last seen wearing a burgundy cardigan, possibly blue jeans, a blue waterproof jacket and grey boots with turn down tops. She was carrying a black handbag with sparkly writing.

• If you have any information call Cumbria Police of 0845 33 00 247.