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Kent Police have launched an urgent search for a missing woman from Maidstone who has not been seen since Friday afternoon.
Missing: Ethel Onyeka
Ethel Onyeka, aged 66, was last sighted in the Wiles Road area of Maidstone at around 3:30am on Friday, 27 June. Officers say Ethel sometimes becomes confused, and there are growing concerns for her welfare.
She is described as:
- Black female
- Short grey hair
- Wearing black leggings and a colourful short-sleeved top with butterflies
- Believed to be carrying a small bag
Police Urge Immediate Contact
If you have urgent or critical information about Ethel’s whereabouts, you are asked to call 999 immediately.
For other non-urgent information, the public can:
- Use the live chat function on the Kent Police website
- Or dial 101, quoting reference 27-0205
Last Seen Location
Officers and search teams are currently making enquiries and reviewing CCTV to trace Ethel’s movements. Local residents are being asked to check doorbell footage, gardens, and sheds, in case Ethel may have sought shelter.
How You Can Help
- Check CCTV and doorbell footage from Friday afternoon
- Review dashcam footage if you were driving near Wyles Road
- Report sightings or possible matches directly to Kent Police
Community Support Needed
The local community is being urged to remain vigilant and help spread the appeal across social media and neighbourhood groups. Ethel’s family are being supported by officers during this distressing time.
