FRIENDS and family of a woman from Hatfield are becoming increasingly concerned for her safety after she has not been seen for over a week. Janet Read, from Walsingham Close, was last seen at 3pm on Thursday June 4. The 57-year-old was reported missing on

FRIENDS and family of a woman from Hatfield are becoming increasingly concerned for her safety after she has not been seen for over a week.

Janet Read, from Walsingham Close, was last seen at 3pm on Thursday June 4.

The 57-year-old was reported missing on Wednesday, June 10, and the last anyone heard from her was via a phone call on Sunday June 7.

Police are now appealing to anyone with information as to her whereabouts.

Detective inspector Chris Wright said: "This is completely of character for Janet.

"We have conducted extensive enquiries to trace her. She may be in the Hatfield area but she may have travelled out of the county, so we are appealing for anyone who may have seen her to contact us."

Janet is white, about 5ft 7in tall, with short fair hair.

Anyone with information should call police on 0845 33 00 222.