Police are searching for a woman who has been missing from home in Cheshire but has links to Oldham.
Melissa, who has half blonde/ginger and black hair, has not been seen since 2.25am today. Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about her and want to ensure she is found safe and well.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts should call the police on 0161 856 8961, quoting log 366 of 03/05/2025.
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