CONCERNS have been raised for a missing homeless woman.

Stella Bailey, 48, disappeared on April 3.

She was reported missing by colleagues at Emmaus, the homeless charity which has a used furniture shop on Colchester high street.

Stella is described as slim, medium build, with brown hair, often wears dark blue or black clothing and a bucket-style sun hat.

Colchester’s acting chief inspector Jim White said: “We don’t think she is going to harm herself or anybody else.

“We just want to speak to her and make sure she is okay.

“She makes herself homeless and is often seen carrying her possessions in a bag or in a trolley.”

Anyone with information can call Colchester police on 101.