A care-home resident last seen in a night-dress has been missing since Sunday morning.

Police are appealing for help finding Maria Santos-Gouveia, 69, who disappeared from her care home in Eversley Road, Upper Norwood at 7.45am on November 27.

She is described as white, about 5 ft 3 ins, of medium build with short dark but greying hair.

She was wearing a black and white checked nightdress, brown jacket and black shoes. She also wears glasses with thick, clear frames.

Mrs Santos-Gouveia suffers from a number of medical issues, including diabetes, and, although she understands English, she may speak Portuguese.

Anyone who may be able to assist police should call officers at Croydon Police Station on 020 8649 0258, or the National Missing Persons Helpline on 0500 700 700.