CONCERN is growing for a 40-year-old woman who has been missing for nearly two weeks.

Karen Lesley Edwards, of Palace Street, Pimhole, was last seen in Bury town centre on February 12 at about 12pm.

She was wearing a black Superdry jacket and black jeans.

Karen has connections to Bury and Rochdale, and until recently her father lived in Blackpool Police are growing increasingly concerned for Karen’s welfare.

Her family described her disappearance as “out of character”.

Detective Sergeant Laurence Dixon, from Bury division, said: “Karen has been missing for nearly two weeks now and we along with her family are very concerned for her. Her family describe Karen's disappearance as out of character.

“The local shopkeepers around the area where she lives know her and have said Karen is a regular customer but they have not seen her for nearly two weeks.

“I am appealing for anyone who knows where Karen is. If you are reading this Karen, please contact your family to let them know you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information about Karen’s whereabouts should call police on 101.