UPDATE: Police have now confirmed that missing Valerie was found overnight. 

POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing 82-year-old lady.

Valerie Benham, 82, from Chandler's Ford was last seen on Monday in Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, around 1.15pm.

Valerie is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, of thin build and with short grey hair. She wears glasses and could we wearing trousers, with a blue or white jumper.

It is believed she will still be in the area of Chandler's Ford or Eastleigh more generally.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: "We and her family are extremely concerned for her welfare and have been carrying out extensive enquiries to locate her.

"We are now turning to you for assistance.

"If you have seen Valerie or have any information on her whereabouts, please call 101, quoting the reference 1589 of today's date (May 17)."

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