Urgent appeal helps find 37-year-old woman after she went missing in Hartlepool town centre

Police have sent thanks to all those who helped share an appeal after a woman went missing from Hartlepool town centre.

By Fiona Thompson

Published 26th Feb 2021, 17:16 BST

Updated 26th Feb 2021, 21:29 BST

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Officers from Cleveland Police asked for help to trace Rebecca Blades, 37, after she was last seen near to Wilkinson’s in Hartlepool town centre at 11.30am this morning, Friday, February 26.

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The force has since confirmed she has been found and thanked all those who shared its appeal after its social media message was seen by thousands of people.

Rebecca Blades had last been seen next to Wilkinson's in the town centre.

Rebecca Blades had last been seen next to Wilkinson's in the town centre.

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