Missing woman may be unwell, police say

Claire was last seen wearing a knee-length blue gilet with a mint green top underneath and grey jeans

A missing woman may have had a "medical emergency", police said as the search for her continued in Barnsley.

Claire, 44, who was described as having some vulnerabilities, was last seen in Silkstone on Monday 24 June with no confirmed sightings since.

Mountain rescue volunteers have joined in the search near to where Claire was last seen.

Ch Insp John Mallows of South Yorkshire Police said: "The length of time is concerning and out of character for her not to be in contact with friends or family."

Woodland in the Silkstone area is being searched following information that she enjoys spending time outdoors.

Police are considering that she may not want to be found or realise that she is classed as missing, or that she may have come to harm.

Mountain rescue volunteers have helped search an area where Claire was last seen

"That may be either she's had a medical episode, she might have fallen. I've really got to stress there's no suggestion there's third-party involvement," Mr Mallows said.

"We're just keen to make contact with her as soon as possible to make sure she's safe and well."

Claire was last seen wearing a knee-length blue gilet with a mint green top underneath and grey jeans.

Anybody who has seen her or may have information as to her whereabouts is asked to get in touch with South Yorkshire Police.

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