Police are becoming concerned for the welfare of a missing 81-year-old woman in Co Down.

Jean McAllister, who is in her nightwear, was last seen in the Carlton Park area of Bangor.

She is described as being of slim build with hazel eyes and short brown hair with blonde through it.

Police have made an urgent appeal for help in locating the missing woman. They have asked local residents in the Ashbury area of Bangor to check their gardens or sheds to help assist in the search.

A PSNI spokesperson said anyone who knows of her whereabouts should contact Bangor Police Station on the non-emergency number 101.