Pam Johnson: Doncaster woodland search in hunt for missing woman

Pam Johnson, 63, was last seen on 14 March

Police officers looking for a missing woman have begun searching woodland a week after she disappeared.

Pam Johnson, 63, was last seen at about 19:00 GMT on 14 March at a property in Winchester Avenue, Doncaster.

A woman thought to be Ms Johnson - who is also known as Shirley - was spotted on CCTV about 30 minutes later on Winchester Avenue and Thorne Road.

On Thursday South Yorkshire Police said officers were now conducting searches at nearby Sandall Beat Wood.

A woman, thought to be Ms Johnson, was spotted on CCTV in Winchester Avenue

A spokesperson for the force said: "Specialist officers from across our force have been working tirelessly to trace Pam's movements and locate her, with partners, community groups and friends getting involved in the efforts.

"This morning, we are working together with colleagues from Mountain Rescue and Lowland Rescue to search Sandall Beat Wood.

"Those living locally will see a significant presence around Sandall Beat Wood and the surrounding area throughout the day as these searches continue."

Police officers are searching Sandall Beat Wood with the help of Mountain Rescue and Lowland Rescue teams

Ms Johnson is described as "white, with short, mousey brown hair, of average build and is 5ft 7ins (1.7m) tall".

She was last seen wearing a black coat, black trousers, black boots and was believed to be carrying a white carrier bag. She also wears a gold cross and chain necklace.

Anyone who sees her or has any information about her whereabouts is asked to contact police.