Reported sightings probed as police intensify hunt for missing Doncaster woman

The woman, named only as Christine, 66, was last seen in the Wheatley area on Monday at around 5.30pm and has not been seen or heard from since.

Police are growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.

However, there have been a number of sightings believed to be the missing woman.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Since this time, there have been a number of sightings of a woman, who we believe to be Christine, in the Town Field and Elmfield Park areas.

“It has now been reported that on 13 August, a woman who matches the description of Christine was seen at around 1pm walking from Elmfield Park towards The Salutation pub.

“A second sighting was then reported yesterday (14 August) at around 9.45am of a woman walking across Elmfield Park towards the direction of the Florida Tanning salon, again matching Christine’s description.”

The spokesperson added: “There will be an increased police presence in Doncaster city centre and the surrounding area today as we continue to look for Christine.

“If you have any information please contact us on 101, or approach an officer.”

Christine is white, 5ft 5ins tall with very long, grey hair. She was last seen wearing a black vest top with a floral pattern and orange shorts.

She is known to frequent the Wheatley and Armthorpe areas.

Please quote incident number 13 of 13 August 2024 when you get in touch.

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