Missing woman's car found, coastal search underway

Monday, 10 June 2019 13:44

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

Police have found the car of a 83-year-old woman who is currently missing.

Authorities are trying to trace 83-year-old Edna (Neddy) Rolfe who's from the Castletown area.

In a post on social media, officers now say they've found her VW polo in Port Erin near the lifeboat station.

They have confirmed an extensive coastal and sea search is taking place.

She's being described as 5ft 6 in height, with white hair and glasses.

If you have any information or sightings of where she might be you're being asked to get in touch with Police Headquarters.

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