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Lucy John

New pictures released of 96-year-old who's been missing since Saturday

New photos have been shared of a 96-year-old who has been missing from Brecon since Saturday.

Rita was last seen at 10.20am on Saturday, February 26. It is understood she is travelling on foot.

An extensive, large scale multi-agency search has been taking place in the area since the report was received, involving the police search team, Brecon Mountain Rescue, Mid and West Wales Fire Service and the National Police Air Service.

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Rita is understood to be wearing this green fleece (South Wales Police)

Members of the public will also see an increased police presence in Brecon town on Tuesday, March 1, as searches continue.

A photo of the jacket Rita is believed to be wearing, described as a soft woollen fleece type, green coloured hooded jacket, has also now been released by Dyfed-Powys Police.

On Monday, Inspector Brian Jones said: “The search is continuing today and we are asking residents to check their outbuildings, such as garages and sheds, in case Rita has sought shelter.

"We are also asking the public to check and review their private CCTV cameras, Ring doorbells, GoPros, dash-cams or any other source of video that may capture Rita in the Brecon area on Saturday."

A spokeswoman for the force said: "We are supporting Rita’s family with specially trained officers during this very difficult time and are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.

"Anyone with information is asked to report it to Dyfed-Powys Police, either online at https://bit.ly/DPP101Online, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote Reference: DP-20220226-221."

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