Paula Elliott: PSNI issue appeal to fishermen on Lagan Towpath as search for missing 52-year-old continues

Paula Elliott, aged 52, was last seen leaving the Sprucefield Court area of Lisburn at around 5.30pm on Tuesday.

Police say they are becoming “increasingly concerned for her wellbeing”.

A PSNI inspector said: “This evening, Friday, March 8, we are reaching out to two fishermen who were on the Lagan Towpath between Bridge Street and the Tullynacross Road on Tuesday evening, between 9pm and 10pm, to make contact with police.

"We believe they may have seen Paula walking in the area around this time. She was wearing a silver Puffa coat, black leggings and multi-coloured trainers.

“We would ask Paula, or anyone who noticed a woman matching Paula’s description in this area, to contact us immediately at Lisburn station on 101, quoting reference number 1840 05/03/24.”

Paula was last seen driving a red Citroen C4 car which was found a short time later parked near the Lagan Towpath.

Earlier in the week police asked anyone who was travelling on the Hillsborough Road, Lisburn shortly after 5.30pm and between 5.40pm on Tuesday, March 5 and who may have dashcam footage during this time, to get in touch.

"We are specifically looking for footage of a red Citroen C4 travelling city-bound during that period,” they said.