POLICE have issued a renewed appeal to trace a missing mother-of-three.

Denise Jacobs, 45, has not been seen since Monday, July 17 in Vallence Road, Bethnal Green.

Ms Jacobs of Chingford is believed to have been in Leytonstone High Road later the same day.

She is known to frequent the Waltham Forest, Bethnal Green, Barnet and Bermondsey areas.

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Police say may also have travelled to Essex and might be in the Clacton area.

Denise is described as black, approximately 5ft 2 inches tall, of medium build, with short dark hair.

At the time of her disappearance she was wearing a white top, black trousers and may have been carrying a rucksack.

Police say there are “increasingly concerned” for Ms Jacobs’ wellbeing and would urge anyone with information to contact them on 101.