A major police search is underway for a national newspaper arts columnist who has been missing for three days.
Florence Waters, 33, who is a freelance contributor to the Daily Telegraph has not been seen since Monday.
Ms Waters, who is understood to be single, was reported missing from her home in Oxford.
She is a regular visitor to the upmarket Oxford district of Jericho and lives in the Botley area of the city which is close to the River Thames.
Florence Waters, 33, who is a freelance contributor to the Daily Telegraph has not been seen since Monday
A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said they are ‘growing concerned’ for her welfare.
Ms Waters had never gone missing before and they appealed for her to contact police.
Ms Waters writes for the Daily Telegraph under her own name. She confirmed on social media that she has been an arts correspondent since 2012.
She was previously the Daily Telegraph’s Online Arts Editor. She is also a keen artist and has art of sale in the US.
She is white, has shoulder-length hair, is around 5ft 8ins tall and wears glasses. When she was last seen she was dressed in a long green coat.
Ms Waters writes for the Daily Telegraph under her own name. She confirmed on social media that she has been an arts correspondent since 2012
Investigating officer, Inspector Mark Brock, of Oxford police station, said: ‘We are growing concerned for Florence’s welfare as she has not been seen since 9am on Monday.
‘If you see someone you believe to be Florence then please get in touch with police straight away. Florence, if you see this appeal then please get in touch with us as we are concerned for your safety.’
The police spokesman said that any potential sightings must be reported to police immediately by calling 101.