Desperate Search Launched for Missing 79-Year-Old in Norwich

Jill Grint, 79, has vanished without a trace near her Earlham home in Norwich. She was last seen around 10.30am yesterday near Sarah William Close, close to the university campus.

What Jill Was Wearing

  • Blue coat
  • Navy trousers
  • Navy trainers
  • Yellow bag
  • Using a walking stick

Jill has shoulder-length grey hair. CCTV footage shows her steadying herself with a walking stick at the time she disappeared.

Full-Scale Police Hunt Underway

Norfolk Police have launched a massive operation to find Jill. The effort involves police dogs, drones, and a helicopter combing the area day and night.

“Officers have been carrying out searches since this afternoon when Jill was reported missing. Police dogs, the drone team and the police helicopter have all been part of the search and enquiries are continuing this evening.”

Public Plea: Help Find Jill

Police fear for Jill’s safety and urge anyone with information to come forward immediately. If you’ve seen her or know anything, call Norfolk Police on 101, quoting reference 253 of 5 December.

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