Fears grow for missing 55-year-old birdwatcher who has not been seen for two days

Fears are growing for a keen birdwatcher who has not been seen for two days, after her hat and bag were found.

Judith Kelly, 55, who enjoys rural and coastline walks, was last spotted at 10.13am on Saturday in the Christchurch area of Dorset.

Police have released CCTV images of her walking along the A337 in Highcliffe between Tesco Express and Premier Inn.

Dorset Police say that she no longer has with her the hat and bag which are seen in the pictures.

Judith is 5ft 10ins with a medium build and her dark hair in a bob.

At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing dark blue walking trousers, a dark blue RAB jacket with a hood and a distinctive orange zip and grey Peter Storm walking shoes with purple highlights. 

Judith Kelly, 55, who enjoys rural and coastline walks, was last spotted at 10.13am on Saturday in the Christchurch area of Dorset

Police have released CCTV images of her walking along the A337 in Highcliffe between Tesco Express and Premier Inn. Dorset Police say she no longer has with her the hat and bag which are seen in the pictures

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Police are appealing for any people with knowledge of her whereabouts to come forward.

Chief Inspector Derek McKerl, of Dorset Police, said: ‘We are continuing to do everything we can in an effort to locate Judith.

‘The images we have been able to obtain show her wearing a hat and carrying a bag.

‘However, we do know that she no longer has these two items in her possession.

‘It is reported that Judith has a keen interest in walking outdoors and enjoys birdwatching.

‘She has been known to visit the rural and coastline areas of Christchurch, so we would ask any members of the public who come across a woman matching her description in these areas to please come forward and assist with our enquiries.

‘I would ask Judith that if you see this appeal to please let us or your family know that you are all right. We are all very worried for you and want to make sure you are safe and well.’

Judith was reported missing at 6.45pm on Saturday.

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Judith’s whereabouts can contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 21:472.