Police Appeal For Missing Vulnerable Woman (updated)

Update: Police advise missing woman Catherine Rabstein was located safe at an address in Hampshire.

This in from the police. Ed

Police are appealing for information to find a vulnerable woman reported missing on the Isle of Wight.

Appeal To Find Missing Vulnerable WomanCatherine Anne Rabstein, aged 45, from Grayshot, Surrey was last seen at 12.00pm approximately on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 when she left a Bed and Breakfast in Queens Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight.

She is also known to use the name Caroline Robinson.

Catherine Rabstein is described as:

● White
● 5 ft 4 ins tall
● Heavy build
● Short blonde straight hair
● Blue eyes

When last seen, she was wearing:

● Black skirt
● Thin blue coat
● Dark shoes

She was also carrying a grey floral handbag with wooden handles.

Inspector Jonathan Hoare said: “Police are continuing to carry out various enquiries at hotels, guest houses, pubs and shops on the Isle of Wight, and speaking with relatives and friends both here and in Hampshire and Surrey.

“We believe Catherine remains on the island so officers are keen to hear from anyone who has noticed or sees someone matching Catherine’s description.”

Anyone with information is asked to phone Newport Police Station on 101. Mini-Com users can call the police on 01962 875000. Information can be given anonymously by calling the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, call the police on 0845 045 45 45.