Appeal for a 38-year-old woman missing after leaving her home in New Cross

The Metropolitan Police are appealing for information about a missing woman as they become “increasingly concerned” about her disappearance.

Deborah O’Connell, 38, has not been seen since she left her home in New Cross, south-east London, on July 15.

She left the property telling a family member who was visiting from Ireland that she had to go somewhere, but did not specify where she was going.

She was later reported missing to the police on the evening of July 17.

More than 10 days after she went missing, police are urgently appealing for any information that could lead to her being found.

A statement from the force said: “Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a woman who is missing from her home in New Cross.

“Deborah O’Connell, 38, was last seen at home on July 15 by a family member visiting from Ireland. She left the property saying she had to go somewhere.”

The Met added that an investigation into her disappearance was “ongoing”.

“Numerous tactics are being explored and a full trawl of available CCTs is being undertaken,” the statement continued.

“Deborah has links to Brent, Camden, Ealing, Hayes, Lewisham and Ireland.

“Anyone who has seen Deborah is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 7804/17JUL24. For immediate observation please call 999.”