Missing woman Katie Hodges was found on Friday (August 16) (Image: NQ)
Police have found a woman in her 30s who went missing in Brentwood.
Katie Hodges - who has connections across Brentwood, including the Hutton area - went missing at around 6pm on Thursday (August 15).
The 39-year-old was last seen close to the Tesco in Hanging Hill Lane, Brentwood.
Officers appealed for help to find her on Friday (August 16) and said they were "concerned for the welfare" of Ms Hodges.
However, later on Friday evening Katie was found.
Essex Police said: "We are pleased to confirm that Katie Hodges, who was missing from Brentwood has now been found.
"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."
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