Searches for a 50-year-old woman who was reported missing almost a week ago are continuing in Felixstowe. 

A major search and rescue mission began on Wednesday, August 2 after Louise Billingham was reported missing in the coastal town. 

Ms Billingham, 50, was last seen in the coastal town Tuesday, August 1 and was reported missing at about 7.20am on Wednesday. 

A spokesman for Suffolk police confirmed on Monday that Ms Billingham is still missing. 

Last week police confirmed that officers have been carrying out a thorough investigation including extensive searches of the local area, with assistance from the Coastguard helicopter and RNLI, reviewing CCTV footage, carrying out house-to-house enquiries and enquiries with local residents and businesses, as well as phone activity analysis.

Officers are continuing with their enquiries and encourage anyone with information, or anyone who believes they have seen her since her disappearance, to contact police.

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.