POLICE are appealing for information to trace a missing elderly woman.

Bahire Abdullah was last seen yesterday (October 14) at around 12.30pm in the Well Hall Road area of Eltham.

The 83-year-old is from Blackheath.

Ms Abdullah is of Turkish origin and speaks very little English.

She has black and greying hair, is 5ft 4ins tall and of medium build.

Ms Abdullah was wearing a purple/blue jumper, navy blue/black trousers and walks with a wooden walking stick.

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare as she is diabetic and suffers from memory loss.

Anyone with information should call CID at Plumstead police on 07825 27 3811 or the non-emergency police line which is 101.