Concern over missing lady

Judith Newman, aged 57 years, was reported missing on Saturday 1 May 2010. Swindon Police circulated details of the woman, but since that circulation, nothing has been heard from her.

Judith was last positively seen in Swindon during the morning of Wednesday 28 April.  She had an appointment with her care worker set for Friday 30 April, but failed to keep it. As time passes, concerns for this lady’s well being and safety are increasing, and help from the public is requested, in an attempt to trace her.

Judith has a history of mental disorders and is believed to have stopped taking her medication. There are no family members in the area, but she has a sister in Sussex, with whom she corresponds by letter, but they never visit each other. This is the only family member that the police are aware of.

Judith Newman is described as white, 5’7” tall, with short blonde/greying hair, which she normally wears tied back in a bun. The Police have no definite information as to what she may be wearing, but Judith likes to wear black clothing with long ankle length skirts.  She is described as well spoken with no noticeable accent and smokes cigarettes.

She has a driving licence, but does not own a car, is in possession of money, owns a passport, and enjoys walking.

Having previously lived in Bournemouth, she may have unknown contacts in the Dorset area, and on a recent occasion when she had been reported as missing, she was found in Swanage.

Anyone who may be able to assist with the possible whereabouts of Judith Newman is asked to contact Constable 2504 Julie Box at Swindon Gablecross police station on 0845 408 7000, or alternatively, anonymous information may be left by ringing Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.