OFFICERS working on the investigation to find missing Anna Lewis are looking into reports of possible sightings in Gloucestershire

Following an appeal by Avon and Somerset police for information, about 20 reports of sightings have been given to officers.

Amongst them are sightings in Lydney which are actively being pursued.

Anna, 27, who lives in Fishponds and is a student nurse at UWE Bristol, was captured on CCTV leaving Southmead Hospital at 12.15am on Thursday, April 13.

Police believe she left the hospital grounds at just before 1pm and headed towards Avon Way and Kingsholm Road.

DI Roger Doxsey said: “We’re grateful to everyone who has phoned in with information and potential sightings so far.

“We’ll follow up every line of enquiry including the potential sightings in Gloucestershire.

“Specialist officers will continue with targeted searches today in the north and central Bristol area and we’re also continuing to collect and review CCTV footage which may show where Anna went after leaving Southmead Hospital.

“As we’ve previously said, Anna has gone on camping trips on her own without telling anyone before and she also has experience of spending nights sleeping outside, including in wooded areas.

“We’re keeping Anna’s parents informed of our progress and offering them any support they may need at this very concerning time."

Anna is described as white, 5ft 5ins to 5ft 6ins, of slim build, with brown eyes and long dark brown hair, which she tends to wear in a low ponytail.

The clothing she tends to wear includes jeans or walking trousers, hiking boots, and loose jumpers.

If you see Anna or know where she is, call 999 and give the call handler the reference number 5217088178