Pam Johnson: Body found in search for missing Doncaster woman

Pam Johnson, 63, was last seen on 14 March

A body has been found in the search for a missing woman from Doncaster.

Pam Johnson, who was also known as Shirley, was last seen at about 19:00 GMT on 14 March at a property in Winchester Avenue.

Police officers as well as specialist search teams worked with the community to try and find the 63-year-old following her disappearance.

Police said the body of Ms Johnson was found in Barnby Dun and her death was not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesperson for South Yorkshire Police said formal identification of the body had not taken place, but it was believed to be Ms Johnson.

"Her family have been informed and continue to be supported by officers at this time.

"Our thoughts are with Pam's loved ones at this most difficult of times," they said.

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

Ms Johnson's disappearance prompted a major search in the Doncaster area including woodland near where she was last seen on CCTV at the junction of Thorne Road and Winchester Avenue on 14 March.

The force said it wanted to thank the public who had been "incredibly supportive" in sharing appeals about Ms Johnson's disappearance and "handing out posters and carrying out their own searches".

"We also want to extend our thanks to partners including Doncaster Council, Mountain Rescue and Lowland Rescue, who have helped both spread the word and assisted with searches," the spokesperson added.