Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is appealing to members of the public to help trace an elderly woman from Bolton.

Referred to only as 'Carol' by the force, she is said to have last been spotted on Tempest Road, Lostock, today, Wednesday, March 1.

The time she was last seen was not released by GMP.

The 77-year-old was wearing "a black trench type coat, black pants, black handbag, and black tinted glasses", a GMP spokesperson said.

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They added: "Can you help us find Carol?

"She is described as a white female, medium build, 5ft 4, with shoulder length grey hair. 

"Officers are becoming increasingly concerned and want to make sure she is safe and well.

"Any information, please call police on 0161 856 5576 quoting log 800 of 1/3/23."

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