Police, coastguards search for missing 25 year old junior doctor

Dr Rose Polge, a junior doctor who works at Torbay Hospital, vanished in Devon, was last seen on Friday, February 12, 2016. Her car was found in a car park near Ansteys Cove, near Torquay.

Police said it was “totally out of character” for the young doctor and are concerned for her welfare. More than 100 people, including friends, local residents combed the beaches near Ansteys Cove on Saturday and Sunday while police searched more remote areas such as cliff tops and woodland. A Coastguard helicopter, search and rescue helicopter and Teginmouth RNLI lifeboat, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team all have assisted with the operation

Martin Ringrose, Interim director of human resources at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust said: “We are aware that one of our junior doctors is missing. Our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this very distressing time. We will do whatever we can to support the authorities investigating her disappearance and searching for her, and provide support to her colleagues, who are anxious for her wellbeing.”