Police in Waltham Forest are asking people to be on the look out for a woman who they are concerned about

Marie-Laure Roberts was last seen at around 10.45am at her home in Walthamstow yesterday.

The 55-year-old is described as a white female, approximately 5ft 6inches tall and of slim build.

She has recently dyed her hair auburn and wears glasses.

It is believed Ms Roberts is wearing a black parka style coat, a multi-coloured, striped woolen hat with no bobble, black trousers or jeans and black ankle boots.

She also has a noticeable deformity to both her hands.

Relatives and officers are keen to trace her as soon as possible as they have concerns about her welfare.

She has not gone missing before.

Ms Roberts likes to frequent parks and open spaces in and around the Walthamstow area, in particular Lloyd Park.

Anyone who has seen Marie-Laure or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call Waltham Forest CID on 0203 276 0967 or 0203 276 0968.