UPDATE (31/03): Samantha has been found and is safe.
Police are urgently seeking information to locate a woman reported missing from Cheltenham.
Samantha, aged 51, was last seen earlier today, Monday 30 March, on Cedar Close in Charlton Kings. Authorities are concerned for her welfare.
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She is believed to be walking with her two dogs—a black Labrador and a black Springer spaniel. A keen walker, Samantha may be anywhere between Cleeve Hill and Seven Springs.
A coordinated search is underway, with assistance from the National Police Air Service, including a police helicopter to help cover the vast search area.
Samantha is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, of medium build, with very long, curly strawberry blonde hair, and wears glasses. While her current clothing is unknown, she is known to frequently wear walking shoes and cargo trousers.
Anyone who has seen Samantha or has any information about her whereabouts is urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident 399 of 30 March.