Concerns are growing for the whereabouts of a missing woman.

Maureen Lavelle, 55, of Clayton-le-Moors, was last seen at around 2pm on Sunday, March 1, on Haslingden Old Road in Blackburn, close to the KFC restaurant.

Police said she is described as white, about 5ft 5ins tall with long auburn/ginger hair that is quite unkempt.

She is thought to be wearing a three-quarter length light grey jacket or dressing gown, with a black jumper underneath and light coloured trousers or jeans.

She is also possibly wearing a black headband.

PC Cora Haworth, of Blackburn Police, has launched an appeal for information.

She said: “We are very concerned about Maureen and I would urge anyone who sees her or someone matching her description to contact us.”

Anyone with information should call Lancashire Police on 101 quoting log number 0798 of Sunday, March 1.