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Updated: Search for missing York woman called off after she contacts her family

Wed 14 Sep

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Wed 14 Sep 2022  @ 9:49am
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Good news – the woman reported missing from her home in York has contacted her family.

North Yorkshire Police issued an appeal to find Sophie Kealey on Sunday (11 September).

Today, a police spokesperson said: “She’s been in touch with her family and North Yorkshire Police has now cancelled the appeal.

“Thank you for your support and care, it’s really appreciated.”


Original story

Sunday 11 September, 2022 @ 12.18 pm News YorkMix

Police this afternoon issued an urgent appeal to help find a York woman who is missing.

Sophie Kealey, aged 33, from Kirkham Avenue, has not been seen since 8pm on Friday (9 September).

At that time, she said she was walking from her address to her partner’s home on Eboracum Way.

However, she never arrived there and there has been no contact with her since to any family members, her partner, or close friends.

It is not believed Sophie has any money and is without her medication.

She has a phone but there has been no answer to repeated calls and text messages. There has been no activity on social media either.

Sophie has been reported missing previously when she was found in Scarborough having travelled there by train, as well as in Wheldrake village on the outskirts of York.

As part of the ongoing enquiries to find her, police are asking members of the public to report possible sightings of Sophie in the effort to confirm she is safe and well.

Sophie is described as

  • white
  • in her early 30s
  • 5ft 6in tall
  • of medium build
  • with shoulder-length dyed blonde hair which is naturally dark brown
  • and she has a fresh complexion.

She has a tattoo on her chest area with the name ‘Ben’ in a red heart and another on her left shoulder blade with the name ‘Summer’.

It is unknown what clothing she was wearing when she was last seen.

If you have any information that could help the missing person inquiry, please contact North Yorkshire Police without delay on 101, option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

Immediate sightings should be reported by dialling 999.

Please quote reference number 12220162551 when providing details.

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