POLICE are searching for a woman from Ilkley who has not been seen since the weekend.

Gita Williams, 45, was last seen at her home address in the town at about 5.30pm on Saturday.

Police are concerned for her welfare as her disappearance is out of character.

Gita is white, about 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build with long dark hair. She also has small scars on her face.

She is believed to be wearing a blue tracksuit and sweatshirt with white trainers.

She may be carrying a guinea pig, which has also disappeared from her home address.

She has connections to Leeds and Bradford and is not believed to be carrying any money or a mobile phone.

Police are also asking people with outbuildings or sheds in the Ilkley area to check them, as she may be using one for shelter.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.