UPDATE (8.15pm on August 19): Mrs Mace has reportedly been found safe and well.

Essex Police is appealing for help from the public to find an elderly woman from Burnham-on-Crouch.

Olive Mace, 88, was reported missing shortly after 4.55pm this afternoon (August 19) from the Mill Road area.

She is described as 4 feet 11 inches tall, with a slim build. Mrs Mace is reportedly wearing a green dress, white cardigan, and glasses, and carrying a black shoulder bag.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We're worried about her and need to find her to make sure she's ok.

"If you've seen her, are with her, or have any information about where she is please call us on 999 quoting incident 1119 of 19 August."

UPDATE (8.15pm on August 19): Mrs Mace has reportedly been found safe and well.

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