Friends and families are appealing online for help to find a North East woman who has been reported missing.
Sing and Sign teacher Shannon Browning, from North Shields, was last seen at 11.55pm on Saturday (October 10) in the Cheshire Grove area of South Shields.
Shannon is described as a 5ft-tall white woman of large build with shoulder-length dark brown hair.
She was last seen wearing a dark green top, dark trousers and a gold necklace.
Shannon Browning, from North Shields, has been reported missing. (Image: Northumbria Police)
Hundreds of families know Shannon through her Sing and Sign classes, which help babies communicate before they can talk.
Friends, loved ones and Sing and Sign families have shared messages of support and concern online since she disappeared.
One person wrote: "Shannon has touched so many lives and has a huge community of people who would be willing to help in any way possible."
Another said: "She's a wonderful woman and I really hope she's found safe and well soon. She seemed in great spirits during our baby class on Friday."
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A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "Shannon, or anyone who knows where she may be, should send us a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on our website.
"Please quote reference number NP-20261010-0050."