UPDATED: Gardaí ask public to help trace whereabouts of missing 80-year-old

UPDATE from An Garda Síochána at 6.03pm: Marie has been located safe and well.  

Gardaí are seeking public assistance in tracing the whereabouts of an 80-year-old woman missing since yesterday (Saturday September 17). 

Marie Lynch - described as being 5’ 2” in height, of slim build with short fair hair - is missing from her home in Loughrea, Co. Galway. 

She has access to a red 151 Toyota Corolla and was last seen at approximately 5pm in the Woodford area of Galway. 

Anyone with any information that can assist Gardaí in locating Marie, is asked to contact Loughrea Gardaí on 091 842 870, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.