Police search for missing Beccles woman Sarah Cook

Sarah Cook, 59, of Beccles was last seen at her home at 6pm on Monday evening when her husband James went to walk the dog.

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When he returned his wife was gone.

She had left her phone, car keys and jewellery at her home on Fredericks Road and is thought to have been wearing a cream-knitted dress and a silver coat.

Her good friend and hairdresser, Kirsty Woolnough, had cut Mrs Cook's hair that morning.

Sarah Cook (left) was last seen by her husband James (right) before he left to take the dog for a walk (Image: Submitted)

She said: "We are all just in shock and so worried and really confused as nobody knows why she took off.

"I never expected to have to be helping the family of a good friend of mine looking for her when I cut her hair this morning.

"But when I was doing her hair this morning she was acting as though everything was fine but I did think she seemed a bit numb and emotionless and beneath the surface maybe not her normal self," Mrs Woolnough said.

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"I thought she would be a bit more emotional after her dog died and I know that has had an effect on her.

"I have been helping her husband James and other people all night looking for her, they have been canoeing around the river and looking everywhere.

"If anyone has seen her or has any information please reach out."

Sarah Cook was last seen on Monday evening (Image: Submitted)

Mrs Cook's husband owns PCE Automation Ltd on the Ellough Industrial Estate.

A Suffolk police spokesman said: "Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing female Sarah Cook from Beccles

"Sarah was last seen in Beccles at about 1830hrs and has not been seen since.

Sarah Cook of Beccles was last seen Monday evening (Image: Submitted)

 "Sarah is described as a white female approx. 5ft9 with shoulder-length hair. Last seen wearing a full-length cream dress with speckled colours.

"Officers are concerned for Sarah’s welfare and are asking anyone who has seen her or who has any information on where she may be to contact Suffolk Police on 101."

It is believed that drones and dogs were used in the search.

Sarah Cook of Beccles (Image: Submitted)