AN ELDERLY woman reported missing from Oxford has been found.

Pauline Fitzpatrick, 82, had been last seen in the Lye Valley area of Oxford at about 4pm yesterday.

In a statement on social media Thames Valley Police confirmed Ms Fitzpatrick was found this morning by a member of the public.

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It said: "We are pleased to report that Pauline Fitzpatrick, aged 82, who was reported missing from Oxford, has been located safely.

"She was found safe after a member of the public recognised her from our appeal.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal which has helped to locate her."

The 82-year-old is known to frequent Lye Valley Nature Reserve and Shotover Hill in Oxford.

She is also known as Ruth Smithe, Pauline O’Kely, and Ruth O’Kely.