POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace a missing 41-year-old woman.

Michelle McQueen was reported missing from a hostel in Sunderland on Wednesday, October 10, and police believe she may be in West Yorkshire.

She is described as having a large build and being 5ft 1ins tall with shoulder length brown hair. She was last seen wearing a red sweater and black leggings.

Officers are keen to speak to Michelle to ensure she is safe and well and would ask her or anyone who knows her whereabouts to contact them.

Anyone with any information should contact Northumbria Police on the 101 non-emergency number.

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