More images released of missing 96-year-old woman

Police in Brighton published two new photos of Nellie Herriott on Sunday as fears grow for the 96-year-old’s safety.

The footage shows her at the cafe of BHS in Churchill Square, Brighton, on Saturday, April 21; there has also been a confirmed sighting of her on Tuesday, April 24.

Ms Herriott was seen leaving the cafe at the BHS store at about 2.25pm and someone who knows her has now come forward in response to publicity to say they saw her on a bus in London Road, Brighton, going towards the city centre, at about 12.30pm on the following day.

There is increasing concern for Nellie, who lives on her own in central Brighton, and is described as white, of thin build, 4ft 9in tall, with short curly hair.

She was wearing a blue coat, a black hat, pale coloured trousers and shoes, and was carrying a beige-coloured handbag. It is not known whether she had any money. Her bus pass has now been found in her flat.

Detective Constable Suzy MacLintock said; “Nellie has been a frequent visitor to the BHS Café in Churchill Square. She may have frequented other cafes, regularly uses buses in Brighton and Hove, and has travelled by bus as far as Eastbourne and Worthing in the past.

“Nellie is very vulnerable due to her age and the fact that she also suffers from Alzheimers which can cause her to become confused. It’s been five days since she was last seen and despite widespread enquiries, including distribution of posters in the city, there have been no further sightings of her. We are very anxious to hear from anyone who thinks they may know where she is.

“These two latest images do give a very good indication of her fragility.

“We have already had many calls from people from people reporting possible sightings, though none have been confirmed. Many people are trying to help, and we are really grateful to everyone, but if anyone still thinks they have seen Nellie then please can they call us as soon as possible on 101, quoting reference number 1448 of 25 April.”