A FRANTIC hunt has been launched for a woman who disappeared from a coastal town without a trace.

Photo of Emma, a missing 30-year-old woman.

Emma, aged 30, was due to meet a friend in Bournemouth yesterday, July 4.

Police have now launched an urgent search for Emma after she disappeared.

She was due to meet a friend at 12pm but has not been heard from since 9:30am.

An investigation into her whereabouts has subsequently been launched by the cops who are appealing for the publics help in locating Emma.

She is described as five feet one inch tall and of slim build with long black hair.

Her disappearance was described as out of character with Emma usually keeping in close contact with friends and family.

Inspector Dan Galloway, of Dorset Police, said: “It is out of character for Emma to not be in contact with family or friends and we need to find her to make sure she is OK.

“I would ask anyone who has seen Emma, or a woman matching the description given, to please contact us.

“Finally, if you see this appeal Emma, please get in touch with us or your loved ones as we all just want to make sure you are safe and well.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Emma’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 4:237.

Photo of Emma, a missing 30-year-old woman.

Emma hasn’t been heard from since yesterday morning