Fears grow for safety of missing 78-year-old woman with links to Camborne

Devon and Cornwall Police have issued a 'call 999' appeal to find Gillian Eatock

Author: Emma HartPublished 23rd Mar 2022
Last updated 23rd Mar 2022

Devon and Cornwall Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing pensioner.

78-year-old Gillian Eatock has links to Camborne, as well as Buckfastleigh in Devon.

Officers say there was a possible sighting in Newton Abbot town centre on Tuesday afternoon (22nd March).

Gillian is described as 5ft 6' with short ginger hair and glasses and was last seen in a green jacket and bright orange trousers.

Officers say concerns are growing for her welfare and anyone who sees Gillian is being urged to call 999 straight away.

Concerns for welfare of missing Gillian Eatock, who has links to Camborne

In a statement the force said: "Police are concerned for the welfare of missing person Gillian Eatock, aged 78 years old.

"She has links to Camborne and also the Buckfastleigh area of Devon.

"There was a possible sighting in Newton Abbot town centre during the afternoon 22nd March.

"Gillian is described as a white female, 5ft 6ins tall with short ginger hair & glasses.

"She was last seen wearing a green jacket, bright orange trousers and carrying a handbag.

"Should Gillian be sighted, please ring 999 and quote log reference number 707 of 22/03/22".

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