FOLLOWING an urgent appeal this evening, police have now confirmed the woman has been located and thank everyone for their assistance.Urgent appeal issued for missing Crediton womanby Alan Quick

POLICE have issued an urgent Concern for Welfare alert about a Crediton woman.

The statement reads: "Police need your help in trying to trace the following female who was last in contact with friends at approximately 11am on January 20.

"Lesley from the Stanbury Court area of Crediton is described as 49 years old, white, 5ft 8ins tall, with dark brown hair.

She is well built and walks with a crutch.

"We believe she may be wearing a grey coat and in possession of a purple handbag.

"Due to medication she may appear to be staggering."

Crediton Police ask that if anyone sees a person fitting this description, that they please contact the Devon and Cornwall Police switchboard immediately on 101, quoting log 353 of January 20.