Jill Grint, 79, was last seen near her home in, Earlham, Norfolk, around 10.30am on Friday. Police have deployed police dogs, a drone team and a helicopter as part of their search
A new image has been released of a missing 79-year-old woman shortly before she disappeared near a university.
Jill Grint was last seen near her home in, Earlham, Norfolk, around 10.30am on Friday. She was wearing a blue coat, navy trousers, navy trainers and carrying what appears to be a yellow bag.
Images from a doorbell camera showed Jill was using her walking stick at the time of her disappearance. Police have deployed police dogs, a drone team and a helicopter as part of their search.
An image of Jill Grint before she disappeared
A statement from Norfolk Police confirmed that a description of what the missing woman was wearing on the day of her disappearance has now been updated.
The force stated: “Searches are continuing tonight for a missing 79-year-old woman from Norwich. Following house to house enquiries, officers now know that Jill was wearing a blue coat, navy trousers, navy trainers and carrying what appears to be a yellow bag. Jill has shoulder length grey hair and was using her walking stick.
“This is different to the description initially given and we would urge anyone who has seen Jill during the day, or knows of her current whereabouts to call us on 101 quoting reference 253 of 5 December.”
Police have said that they are concerned for her welfare and are appealing for anyone who has information to get in touch. The statement continues: “Officers have been carrying our searches since this afternoon when Jill was reported missing. She was last seen near her home address in Sarah William Close, Earlham, around 10.30am. Police dogs, the drone team and the police helicopter have all been part of the search and enquiries are continuing this evening.
“Officers remain concerned for her welfare and anyone who has seen Jill or knows of her whereabouts should contact Norfolk Police on 101 quoting reference 253 of 5 December.”
Many people have shared the details about the missing woman in the hope of find her. One person wrote on Facebook: “Hope she gets found very soon, it’s so cold out there, that poor lady,” and another stated: “Please let her be found safe and well.. it’s so cold and wet out there.”
Other people have enquired whether there is a search they can help with. “Is there an organised search happening this morning? If so where can I find the details for the time etc?,” said a person on Facebook
