POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a missing Ipswich woman.

Carole Mallon was last seen leaving her home in Downside Close on Friday.

Officers investigating believe the 46-year-old could have returned home yesterday morning.

She was reported missing at around 10pm yesterday.

She is described as white, of heavy build with shoulder length blonde hair and is understood to have been wearing a blue anorak.

Anyone who has seen Carole or has any information about where she may be is asked to contact Suffolk Police on 101.