Family of missing Oldbury woman make heartfelt plea (From Halesowen News)

Family of missing Oldbury woman make heartfelt plea

11:44am Saturday 4th July 2009

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THE family of a missing Oldbury woman have issued a heartfelt appeal for help.

Margaret Elliot, aged 75, who suffers from advanced Alzheimers, left her Barnford Crescent home in the early hours of Sunday June 28.

The last known sighting of her was at around 9.15am that day on Leahouse Road, Oldbury.

A previously reported sighting in Halesowen town centre on June 30 has since been ruled out.

Mrs Elliott’s son, James, spoke of his distress at her disappearance.

He said: “I have never experienced pain and anguish like I have in the last six days. I am so desperate for mom to come home safe and sound.

“So far, despite all the efforts of police, family and friends searching around the clock, we are still no closer to finding her.

“I refuse to give up and will continue to search. I plead with anyone who may have seen her to contact the police and help us find her.”

James’ sister, Kate, added: “Friends and family miss mom terribly as she is the kindest and most caring lady.

“She is a wonderful mother who has always had time for others and is well known, thought of and loved throughout Langley.

"We are so desperate for anyone who has seen her to report it to the police so we can find her as soon as possible.”

Margaret is white, of slim build, five foot five, with short white hair - and she was last seen wearing a beige cardigan, blue trousers and carrying a black handbag.

She does not have her medication with her and police are extremely concerned.

Detective Inspector Gary Dring, from Smethwick Police Station, said: "Both police and Mrs Elliott’s family have grave concerns for her safety, which grows with each passing day.

“We are treating her disappearance as a missing person inquiry and we believe Margaret may be wandering around lost, anxious and confused.

“Time is of the essence, with significant concerns for Margaret's health and wellbeing and we would urge people to be especially vigilant when out and about and to contact police with any information or sightings.”

Police are continuing to conduct searches around the area, make house to house enquiries, study CCTV and distribute posters to try and trace Margaret.

Anyone who knows of her whereabouts is urged to call Smethwick Police Station on 0845 113 5000.

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