After call outs for the location of missing Stawell woman, a police spokeswoman said Emily Marks has been found.

"All is safe and well, she was found earlier today," she said.

EARLIER:

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing woman Emily Marks.

The 28-year-old was last seen at her home on Frayne Street, Stawell about 2.30pm on Thursday.

She told her parents she was going to the shops.

Emily has not been in touch with friends or family or attended work today and it is out of character.

Police have released an image of Emily in the hope someone recognises her.

Emily is described as 160cm tall with short brown hair and a solid build.

She was wearing a black hooded top with a pink jumper underneath and has a purse with her.

Anyone who sights Emily or has knowledge of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Stawell Police Station on 5358 8222.

While you're with us, you can now receive updates straight to your inbox each Friday morning from the Stawell Times-News. To make sure you're up-to-date with all the news from across the Northern Grampians shire, sign up here.