UPDATE: Police reported Ms Beachcroft has been located safe and well on Friday January 21.
Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of 53-year-old Linda Beachcroft, who has been missing from her home in Llanover Street, Abercarn, since Tuesday January 18.
She was last seen wearing grey tracksuit bottoms and a black anorak. She is described as 5ft 5in tall, with grey shoulder length hair and missing her front teeth.
It is believed she has contacts with the Essex area and could possibly be there.
Police are appealing for Linda, or anyone who knows of her whereabouts, to contact them on 01633 838111.