A 72-year-old woman from Marlow has been reported missing.

Ella Jansz-Lous, was reported missing on April 13 by her concerned family.

She is Caucasian, approximately 5ft 5ins tall with distinctive purple hair which is just above shoulder length.

She also walks with a limp, but it is unknown what she was wearing when she went missing.

The pensioner is known to visit the town’s fish and chip shop on Marlow High Street, the Methodist Church, and the town centre.

LPA Commander for High Wycombe Superintendent Christina Berenger said: “We are very concerned for the welfare of Ella, as her disappearance is completely out of character.

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“I am urging anybody who believes that they may have seen her to contact Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference number 43200112191.

“In an emergency, you can call 999.

“Ella’s family are naturally very concerned for her, and this appeal is directed to anybody who may have been out in the last 24 hours and believe that they have seen Ella, or anybody matching her description.

“If you have seen her, I am asking you to please call and not to use the online form, as we naturally want to locate Ella as quickly as possible.”