Share Ms Whelan is described as white female, 5ft7 tall, medium build, pale complexion, blonde hair and wearing glasses. She was last seen wearing a white top, black leggings, dark green parka coat with fur around the hood, black ankle boots and a large purple over the shoulder handbag. Detective Superintendent Mark Swift of West Yorkshire Police said: 'It is out of character for Tara to be out of contact with her family for this long and we are growing increasing concerned that she has not be in contact with them. The young woman was last seen in Halifax Town Centre on Market Street on December 15. Pictured: GV of Market Street