POLICE searching for missing 31-year-old Chelsea Allen have sadly recovered a body.

A police search team discovered the body this morning (July 4) in woodland near Helmsley.

Although formal identification has not been confirmed at this stage, officers believe the body to be that of Chelsea Allen.

At present, the circumstances are not believed to be suspicious.

The family of Chelsea Allen have been informed of this news and are currently being supported.

Police received a report last Sunday (June 26) stating that Chelsea Allen was missing.

In the following days there was an extensive search, which involved the police and a mountain rescue team.

Police would like to thank members of the public for their assistance with sharing the appeals to find Chelsea.