Specialist search teams and dog unit sent to look for missing Aberdeenshire pensioner

Specialist search teams and dog units have been sent to help look for a missing Alford pensioner.

Margaret Tayor, 71, was last seen in Forbes near Alford at 10.30pm last night.

Her family say it is “completely out of character” for her to not have returned home.

Ms Taylor is 5ft2, of small build and has grey hair.

It is thought she may be wearing a dark-coloured jacket.

Inspector Matt Smith said: “We are urging anyone who recognises Margaret’s description and who may have seen her to come forward.

“It is completely out of character for Margaret to be missing and understandably her family are very concerned.

“Local officers are in touch with Margaret’s family and are making enquiries.

“We also have specialist officers including search officers and a dog handler involved in searches in order to try and trace Margaret.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police quoting reference 1156 of 11/12.