Police still searching for Louise Billingham in Felixstowe

Louise Billingham was last seen on Tuesday, August 1 in the coastal town. 

UPDATE: Louise Billingham found safe

She was reported missing on Wednesday, August 2 after her wheelchair was discovered on the seafront. 

Search and rescue at Felixstowe (Image: Charlotte Bond)

A major search and rescue mission was launched both along the seafront and off the coast of Felixstowe. 

Three RNLI lifeboats were spotted searching the waters and a huge police cordon was put in place near to the Spa Pavilion and people were being asked to avoid the area. 

A spokesman for Suffolk police today (August 9) confirmed that searches are continuing to locate Ms Billingham. 

They said: "Police are continuing to look for Louise and anyone who can help the investigation is asked to get in touch with us urgently on 101.”

Louise Billingham is still missing (Image: Suffolk police)

Officers have been carrying out a thorough investigation including extensive searches of the local area, with assistance from the Coastguard helicopter and RNLI, reviewing CCTV footage, carrying out house-to-house enquiries and enquiries with local residents and businesses, as well as phone activity analysis.

The Felixstowe community was left in shock after they found out about the disappearance of Ms Billingham. 

Felixstowe Mayor Seamus Bennett said: "I am very concerned and I very much hope that this person is found safe and well and I hope that the emergency services can bring a good outcome to this."

RNLI lifeboat at Felixstowe searching for Louise Billingham (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Ms Billingham has been described as white, about 5ft 9ins in height, with short, spiky, dark brown hair.

She wears glasses and uses a mobility scooter, although she is able to walk short distances with the aid of a crutch.

Anyone who believes they have seen Ms Billingham, or who has any information regarding her whereabouts, is asked to contact Suffolk police, quoting CAD 52 of August 2.