Newcastle, UK – Katherine Watson, a 50-year-old resident of Newcastle, has been reported missing after she was last seen in the Heaton Road area at around 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024. Authorities and her family are increasingly concerned for her welfare as they have not heard from her since her disappearance.
Katherine Watson is described as a white woman, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, of slim build, with short light grey hair. At the time she went missing, she was wearing a green hat, dark trousers, a dark hooded top, and was carrying a backpack. Notably, she has several tattoos on her arms and a military tattoo on her chest.
Police are actively searching for Katherine and are reaching out to the public for assistance. Katherine has connections to the Heaton and Jesmond areas of Newcastle, but it is believed she could have traveled further afield. Anyone with information is urged to contact the authorities by sending a direct message on social media, using the live chat function or report forms on the police website, or by calling 101, quoting reference number NP-20240919-0717.
Several individuals have taken to social media to express their concern and share information about Katherine’s disappearance. Jay Slater posted, “#MISSING Have you seen Newcastle woman Katherine Watson? The 50-year-old was last seen in the Heaton Road area at around 1 p.m. today, and we’re growing increasingly concerned for her welfare.”
Another user, Maulida Nurin, commented, “So sad…! prayers for his family.”
The police, along with Katherine’s family, are deeply grateful for any support from the community as they continue their efforts to find her.