POLICE are trying to find a pregnant woman who has gone missing from home.

Kimberly Bertram, age 35, from Gateshead was last seen on Thursday, February 4.

"Kimberly is described as white 5ft 3ins tall, with long brown hair and is heavily pregnant," said a spokeswoman for Northumbria Police.

"Officers are concerned for the welfare of her and her baby and are carrying out enquiries to locate her.

"She was last seen wearing a black waist length jacket and black joggers. She was carrying two large bags and a rucksack."

Police are appealing for Kimberly or for anyone with any information as to her whereabouts to contact police on 101.