Mrs Phillips has been found safe and in good spirits this morning.

She has been taken to taken to hospital for a check up.

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Katherine police are concerned for the welfare of 80-year-old Ingrid Phillips, who went missing from her home on Zimmin Drive in Katherine early this morning.

Mrs Phillips wandered away from her home sometime between 2am and 4am.

“Mrs Phillips suffers from Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, for which she requires daily medication. Concerns are held for her welfare and police are appealing to the ...public to assist in finding Mrs Phillips," Senior Sergeant Kennedy said.

Mrs Phillips is described as being of Caucasian appearance, 155cms in height, skinny build and approximately 49kg. S

he has blue eyes and short curly white coloured hair.

“It is believed that she was wearing a pair of khaki grey coloured ¾ pants, a navy blue floral button up shirt with a brooch on it, and a pair of navy blue flat shoes with a velcro strap.

"She may also be carrying a brown shoulder bag," said Sen Sgt Kennedy.

Police urge anyone that may have seen Mrs Phillips to contact them on 131 444.

In October police officers rescued Mrs Phillips from a storm water drain in which she had fallen during one of her morning walks.