POLICE have appealed for the public's help in tracing a missing Newton Abbot woman.

Martine Blair, 35, was last seen at approximately 3.20pm on Friday, February 28, in the Derriford area of Plymouth.

She is believed to be in the Paignton area and is described as white, 5ft tall with brown shoulder-length hair, blue eyes and of slight build.

She was last seen wearing a leopard print fur coat, green top, blue jeans and was carrying a beige bag.

PC Emma Pack, neighbourhood beat manager for Newton Abbot, said: 'Martine hasn't been seen since Friday and her family are extremely worried about her.

'Officers have been searching in the Paignton area but so far haven't been able to locate her.

'She is likely to be on her own and likes to visit the beach. If you see someone matching her description please get in touch.'

Anyone who has seen the woman or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call the police on 101 quoting log 759 of February 28.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.