IPSWICH police are appealing for information today after a 56-year-old woman went missing from her home.Susan French of Cecil Road, Ipswich has not been seen since Tuesday at 7.

IPSWICH police are appealing for information today after a 56-year-old woman went missing from her home.

Susan French of Cecil Road, Ipswich has not been seen since Tuesday at 7.30am and has made no contact with her family.

She has gone missing on a few other occasions over the past year but usually returns after several days.

She is described as white, about 5ft 1in tall, of slim build with brown collar length hair, brown eyes and a light red scar on her forehead.

When she was last seen she was wearing a black coat, dark trousers and black knee high boots.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may know of Susan's whereabouts.

Calls should be made to the Duty Sergeant at Ipswich police on 01473 613500.

Meanwhile, police are becoming increasingly concerned for a Stowmarket pensioner who went missing last Wednesday.

Joseph Holt, 72, of Hunt Close was last seen at about 11am on Wednesday June 2, in Stowmarket.

His family and police are keen to trace him.

Mr Holt is white, about 5ft 3ins tall, very slight build, almost bald but with some grey hair and a ruddy complexion. He was wearing a grey suit and a white shirt. Anyone with information should call Stowmarket police on 01284 774100.