Police are searching a beauty spot for a young Harrogate woman who has gone missing.
Sophie Rebecca Lambert, 22, was reported missing from her home in Starbeck at 10.10pm yesterday.
She was last seen by her family at 7.20pm before she left the house.
Police are very concerned for her welfare and are urging the public to look out for Sophie.
Extensive police searches are currently taking place in the Nidd Gorge area with assistance from Search and Rescue.
Sophie is described as
- white
- 5ft 3in tall
- aged in her early 20s
- of slim build
- with long dark brown hair that is possibly plaited or wavy.
She has a distinctive scar on her forehead which is likely to be noticeable.
It is unknown what clothing she has on, but her family said she tends to wear jogging bottoms and has dark green Adidas trainers with a white sole.

If you have seen a woman matching Sophie’s description or photograph, please call North Yorkshire Police immediately on 999 quoting reference 12230110845.
Police issued this update at 9.26pm saying: “Police enquiries are continuing in the effort to find Sophie.
“The response to the appeal has been excellent with helpful information being passed to our officers to act upon.
“Please keep supporting the appeal and keep reporting any potential sightings and information that could assist in finding Sophie – it’s not too late if you saw something earlier today or even on Friday night.
“Many thanks for your care and support.”
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