An 81 year old woman has been reported missing from her Woolston home.

A police spokesperson said Valerie Hargrave left her address about 10:30AM today and had not returned.

Valerie was wearing a pink cardigan or jersey.

She was described as about 167 centimetres tall and of small build.

A police spokesperson said she walks with a shuffle but is reasonably mobile.

“Her family and police are very concerned about her wellbeing and are urgently seeking any information which will help us find her.”

Anyone who sees Valerie should call 111 immediately.

Anyone with non urgent information should call police on 105 and quote reference number P066620434.