Police release CCTV footage of missing UK mum's last known movements

Almost a week since UK woman Gaynor Lord went missing in her hometown of Norwich, police have released CCTV footage showing her last known movements.

The 55-year-old mum of three left her job at a department store in the centre of Norwich at 2.45pm on Friday, December 8, before she was reported missing to police that evening.

Norfolk police said they hoped the footage would help trace the missing woman and "jog the memory of anyone who may be able to provide information".

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After leaving the store, she walked several local streets toward Norwich Cathedral. 

Police said that she had not been due to finish her shift until 4pm.

The CCTV footage shows the 55-year-old walking around the streets of Norwich until 4.01pm, the last sighting of her before she went missing.

Her possessions were found in a park at just after 8pm that day, 1.6 kilometres from the department store where she worked.

Lord's possessions were identified by ID found in her handbag at the scene.

Her clothing and personal items were found in the park in various locations. 

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Police said her olive-coloured coat was discovered in the water around the river that flows through the park.

The park has been closed off to the public since her disappearance as specialist diving teams continue to carry out extensive searches of the land and water.

Norwich Policing Commander, Superintendent Wes Hornigold said it was likely Lord had entered the water.

"This is a particularly stressful time for her family and specialist officers continue to provide support," he continued.

The search for Lord has attracted comparison to the disappearance of Nicola Bulley, a case which baffled the public and attracted widespread media attention.