Northern Ireland

Renewed appeal over missing Lisburn woman Paula Elliott

The 52-year-old has been missing for three weeks

Paula Elliott was last seen in Lisburn on March 5.
Paula Elliott was last seen in Lisburn on March 5.
By Paul Ainsworth

Police have renewed their appeal for information on a woman missing in Lisburn days after a search carried out by friends and family.

Paula Elliott (52), was seen on Tuesday March 5 leaving the Sprucefield Court area at around 5.30pm.

She made her way to Warren Gardens at around 5.36pm, before being seen travelling along the Hillsborough Road at 5.39pm driving a red Citroen C4 car, which was found a short time later parked near the Lagan Towpath.

A PSNI spokesperson said Paula was believed to have been wearing a grey/silver coloured Michael Kors puffer-style jacket with black leggings, multi coloured Sketcher trainers and sunglasses, and had her hair tied up with a pink crocodile clip.

She is described as having dark coloured hair, is approximately 5 feet in height, and would have a medium to large build.

“Anyone who might have any information which might assist police is asked to contact officers at Lisburn station on 101, quoting reference number 1840 05/03/24,” a PSNI spokesperson said.

Press Eye - Northern Ireland - 24th March 2024 Paula Elliott’s brother David Bierney (Black Hat) Volunteers, family and friends continue searching for missing Lisburn woman Paula Elliot at the towpath in Lisburn. The 52-year-old was last seen leaving travelling along the Hillsborough Road area of Lisburn at 5.39pm on Tuesday March 5 in her red Citroen C4 which was later parked near the Lagan Towpath. The PSNI has tasked the charity Community Rescue Service to lead the search for Paula, which has so far focused in around the towpath on the River Lagan, downstream as far as Belfast city centre. Photograph by Declan Roughan / Press Eye
Paula Elliott’s brother David Bierney and volunteers taking part in a search in Lisburn on Sunday. PICTURE: DECLAN ROUGHAN

A search for Paula, who has been classed as a high-risk missing person by police, took place on Sunday along the Lagan Towpath, involving family, friends and volunteers from the public.