Body found in Greenfield this morning – believed to be missing 64 year old woman

The body of a woman has been found in Greenfield this morning, police believe its that of a 64 year old woman who was reported missing.

North Wales Police had put out an appeal on social media for the whereabouts of Elsie Owen just after 6am this morning after she was reported missing.

Officers were called to Bagillt Road at around 7.45 this morning following reports a woman’s body had been discovered in undergrowth behind buildings.

The woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene and whilst no formal identification has taken place officers believe it to be Elsie Owen.

Her death is being treated as unexplained, her next of kin have been informed.

Concerns for Elsie Owen, Aged 64, missing from the Greenfield area. Described as being 5’5” with red hair. If seen Call 101 ref V116259. pic.twitter.com/Q6wf4zwlYZ

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North Wales Police Superintendent Gareth Evans said;

At this time her death is being treated as unexplained and HM Coroner for north east Wales will be informed.

Our thoughts are very much with Elsie’s family and on their behalf I’d ask their privacy be respected at this difficult time.