THE partner of a missing woman has renewed an appeal to find her five years after her disappearance.

Gillian Affleck was last heard from on the morning of August 24, 2017, after speaking to her partner Martina Walton over the phone.

After a stay at her mother’s house, Martina returned to the couple’s home in Patcham to a message from Gillian that said she was going for a walk and to call her on her mobile. However, Gillian has not been seen since.

Speaking to The Argus at the time, Martina said: “I am worried every day, and with every day that passes it gets more and more difficult.

“It is so distressing not knowing, and that’s the worst thing.”

Martina’s latest appeal kicked off with a week-long digital advertising board campaign at Brighton Station on August 8, Gillian’s 55th birthday, with digital board company JCDeaux offering space to display her missing poster.

The Argus: The partner of Gillian Affleck, pictured, has renewed an appeal to find her five years after her disappearanceThe partner of Gillian Affleck, pictured, has renewed an appeal to find her five years after her disappearance

Ndella Senghore from the charity Missing People said: “We are delighted with the opportunity to introduce a larger form of publicity to help find Gillian.

“As JCDecaux kindly donate any available boards, we’re extremely lucky and honoured to offer this to numerous families who need our help.

“Boards have helped in the past to find the many cases referred to us, so we hope that this new, very public opportunity will lead to any positive sightings of Gillian.

“All it takes is one person.”

At the time of her disappearance, Gillian was described as 5’6” with a medium build and brown shoulder-length hair. She was last seen wearing a grey stone effect Peter Storm waterproof jacket, a thin blue or grey three-quarter length sleeve top with brown ankle boots and a knitted grey scarf. She was carrying a large grey Karrimor rucksack.

In 2018, Martina led an eight-mile walk along the Sussex Downs to raise money for the charity Missing People.

Martina said: “I have been through every emotion that exists - all I have to do is ring Missing People and they are there to have a chat.”

Anyone with information about Gillian’s disappearance is urged to contact Missing People’s helpline on 116 000 or email 11600@missingpeople.org.uk.