YORK Police say they are concerned for the welfare of a 46-year-old missing woman.

Judith Wildwood, of South Bank, was last seen at her home around 9.15am yesterday. She is said to be suffering from depression.

She is white, 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build with short, light-brown hair.

She was last seen wearing pale-blue denim jeans, a black long-sleeved T-shirt, a grey hooded jacket and navy slip-on shoes.

Ms Wildwood drives a navy blue Volkswagen Polo, registration number R105 GWT.

Police said she has an allotment in Scarcroft Road, and likes to visit Skipwith Common and a church at Bossall, off the A64.

Officers believe she could also have visited the seaside resorts of Filey and Scarborough, or have travelled to see family and friends in Cumbria.

Anyone who has seen Ms Wildwood should phone York Police on 01904 631321.

Updated: 09:41 Saturday, September 06, 2003