Helicopter launched in search for missing woman

Friday, 19 July 2019 at 08:47

By Rob Pritchard @rpritchard9

A coastguard helicopter has been launched to join the efforts to locate a missing woman from Ramsey.

Police are currently searching for 51-year-old Sarah Pinckard and last night discovered her car but confirmed she wasn't there.

She was last seen on Wednesday evening and is described as 5 foot 7 with dyed silver/blonde short hair and drives a distinctive Nissan Juke with butterfly stickers on it.

Anyone who may have seen Sarah or who can assist with enquiries are being asked to contact authorities on 631 212.

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