The family of a missing Hayle woman have said they are "desperate to find out where she is".

Police officers are continuing to search for Meryl Cameron, missing from her home in Canonstown near Hayle, after he car was found at a notorious suicide hot spot.

She has not been seen for nearly two weeks. Her car, a distinctive white soft top Renault Megan, registration number WK62 YMC, was found at Hells Mouth on the B3301 on the morning of Saturday, March 30.

Police are trying to establish her movements particularly from Thursday, March 28 through Good Friday and are keen to speak to anyone who saw her or her vehicle during this time period.

In a statement, Meryl’s family said: "We are getting increasingly concerned about Meryl and we are desperate to find out where she is. We are extremely grateful to everyone that has helped in this enquiry but we need any information anybody can provide.

"This is so out of character for Meryl. She is a calm and collected person who is full of life and fun. Meryl has lots of friends who are all worried about her. Please help the police if you have any information even if it is only the smallest snippet.

A police spokesman said: “We are still continuing to search for Meryl, and we will be extending our search areas from Hells Mouth through to her home address at Canonstown where she was last seen."

Anyone with information about Meryl’s whereabouts or movements are asked to contact police on 101 quoting police reference number AI/13/19.