Desperate search for heavily pregnant woman, 35, last seen in UK shopping district 3 weeks ago as cops urge ‘dial 999'
A FRANTIC search is underway to find a heavily pregnant woman who has not been seen for almost three weeks.
Jade Downes, also known as Chelsie, 35, was last seen in Redditch's Winyates Centre at around 11.30am on May 22.
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Jade Downes was last seen in a shopping centre
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Jade is nine months' pregnant and is described by police as being white, around 5ft in height, with brown eyes and long brown hair.
West Mercia Police launched an appeal to find the mum-to-be last night.
The force urged anyone with information regarding Jade's whereabouts to contact them.
A police spokesperson said: "Jade Downes, also known as Chelsie, was last seen around 11:30am on Thursday, May 22, in the Winyates Centre in Redditch.
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"The 35-year-old is described as white, around 5ft tall, with brown eyes and long brown hair.
"Jade is also nine months pregnant.
"If you know where Jade is right now please call 999.
"If you have any other information which might help us to find her then please call 01527 583760."
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