Partially blind woman in need of urgent medical treatment reported missing

By Kirsten RawlinsBirminghamPublished: May 5, 2021

A young woman who is partially blind and in need of urgent medical treatment has been reported missing.

Sophie Oakes, aged 20, has not been seen or heard from since she left Queen Elizabeth Hospital - between Selly Oak and Harborne - at around 3.30am this morning.

West Midlands Police has issued a missing persons appeal via social media in hopes of finding her.

They posted the following on Twitter today: "Can you help us trace Sophie Oakes (20) who has gone missing in #Birmingham?

"She's partially blind and was last seen leaving Queen Elizabeth Hospital around 3.30am this morning.

"She needs urgent medical treatment. Got info? Call us on 999."

By Kirsten Rawlins

@kirsten_Star

Digital Content Manager for the Shropshire Star and Express & Star. Also reviews concerts and events, as well as writing features and celebrity interviews. E-mail me at kirsten.rawlins@shropshirestar.co.uk, or phone 01952 241440.

Partially blind woman in need of urgent medical treatment reported missing

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