UPDATE: Deborah Davies has been found safe and well today (Sunday). Thames Valley Police thanked the public for their help in locating her. 

A woman who was allegedly in a "distressed state" has gone missing from her home near Chesham.

Deborah Davies was last seen at around 8pm last night (Friday, January 30), at her home in Whelpley Hill Park, Whelpley Hill. 

The 46-year-old is described as white, slim, 5ft 6ins, with brown eyes and black shoulder-lenth hair. 

It is believed that she has taken her car, a white Mazda MX5 with registration number N 811 WKE.

Police are searching Chesham, North London and Watford to try and find her. 

Detective Inspector Nick Bell, leading the search, said: “We are very concerned for Deborah’s welfare as she was reportedly in a distressed state when she was last seen.

“Anyone who has seen her, knows of her whereabouts or has seen her car is urged to call us on 101 quoting URN 1517 30/1 and give us the details.”