Fears grow for missing dementia-hit pensioner, 72
Police are urgently looking for a missing pensioner with dementia, who has not been seen since Saturday night.
Officers are concerned for the wellbeing of 72-year-old Joan Doherty after she went missing from her home address in the Allt-Yr-Yn area of Newport.
She was last seen at 7pm on Saturday, December 9.
Officers are concerned for the wellbeing of 72-year-old Joan Doherty after she went missing from her home address in the Allt-Yr-Yn area of Newport
Overnight temperatures plummeted to -1C in the area over the weekend and there are serious concerns for her safety and wellbeing.
She is described as 5ft 5ins tall, of a slim build and has grey hair.
It is not known what clothing she was wearing at the time.
A statement from Gwent Police said: 'Joan's whereabouts are now unknown and police are concerned for her wellbeing.'