79-year-old is described as being in a 'vulnerable state'

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the safety and
welfare of an elderly woman who has contacts in Greenford and Acton who went missing Friday morning (8.3.13).

Maria Abreu, 79 years, (6.6.33), was last seen at 08:30hrs outside of Allen Court, Ridding Lane, close to Greenford Road.

Maria is Portuguese and arrived in the UK in 2012 to spend time with her family. She does not speak any English and appeared in a vulnerable state before she went missing.

She has contacts in both the Greenford and Acton areas.

The grandmother is described as having dark hair and eyes and 5ft 7in tall. She was last seen wearing a red two-piece suit and carrying a large brown paper bag and a black holdall or handbag.

Anyone who has seen Maria, or has information about her whereabouts, is asked to contact Acton CID on 020 8721 7036.

9th March 2013