POLICE are appealing for help to trace a Suffolk woman who went missing from her home last night.Officers are keen to trace the whereabouts of 42-year-old Sandra Francis who has a history of going missing and may be in a “distressed state”.

POLICE are today appealing for help to trace a Suffolk woman who went missing from her home.

Officers are keen to trace the whereabouts of 42-year-old Sandra Francis who has a history of going missing and may be in a “distressed state”.

She went missing from her home in Ixworth at around 10pm on Saturday and search and rescue teams as well as air support have been scrambled in the search.

She is described as a white woman and is believed to be wearing dark, possibly pinstripe trousers, and a grey v-neck man's top with a “Giorgio” logo.

Her footwear was found at a playing area near to her home.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 01473 613500.