Search enters third day for missing Felixstowe woman

A search and rescue mission to locate a missing 50-year-old Suffolk woman has entered its third day. 

Louise Billingham was last seen in Felixstowe on Tuesday and was reported missing at about 7.20am on Wednesday. 

A large scale search and rescue mission of both the seafront and off the coast of Felixstowe began on Wednesday. 

UPDATE: Louise Billingham found safe

Louise Billingham (Image: Suffolk police)

Police, ambulance and coastguard crews were spotted outside the Spa Pavilion in the town and people were being asked to avoid the area while a search was carried out. 

Officers did find a wheelchair on Felixstowe seafront – however, a spokeswoman for Suffolk police said it has not been confirmed as Ms Billingham's at this time. 

The Felixstowe community has been left in shock and praying missing Ms Billingham is found safe and well. 

Ms Billingham has been described as white, about 5ft 9ins in height, with short, spiky, dark brown hair.

She wears glasses and uses a mobility scooter, although she is able to walk short distances with the aid of a crutch.

Anyone who believes they have seen Ms Billingham, or who has any information regarding her whereabouts, is asked to contact Suffolk police, quoting CAD 52 of August 2.