THE public are being asked to help find a vulnerable missing woman from Middlesbrough.

Cleveland Police has issued an appeal to find Lyndsey Dominiak, 45, who may be in the company of a man known to her.

Ms Dominiak left a family member’s address in Stockton on Sunday morning and it is believed she may have been in the Chester-le-Street area of County Durham shortly afterwards.

She is thought to be in the company of Christopher Riley, 31, who she knows, and they may be using taxis or public transport.

A spokeswoman for Cleveland Police said: "We would ask drivers if they recall seeing them or dropping them off - if so please get in touch."

Ms Dominiak is white, 5ft 1ins to 5ft 2ins tall with dark blonde hair and hazel coloured eyes.

Mr Riley is white, with dark hair and of stocky build.

She added: "We would urge anyone who has seen Lyndsey and/or Christopher or who knows where they are to call Cleveland Police via the 101 as soon as possible. Please quote Event 29661."