Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a vulnerable woman who went missing from her home in Thetford yesterday.Heather Bennett-Stone, 49, went for an appointment in the town yesterday morning but failed to return to her home in Canons Walk and has not been seen since.

Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a vulnerable woman who went missing from her home in Thetford yesterday.

Heather Bennett-Stone, 49, went for an appointment in the town yesterday morning but failed to return to her home in Canons Walk and has not been seen since.

It is thought she may be in a distressed state and has travelled to the Norwich area.

Heather is described as white, 5ft tall, with shoulder-length red hair, brown eyes and a pale complexion.

Anyone who has seen or spoken to Heather, or who knows of her current whereabouts, is asked to contact police in Thetford on 0845 456 4567.