Searches are continuing for a 50-year-old woman missing from Newtonhill.
Police say they are “very concerned” about Margaret Inczedi.
She was last seen in the Berryhill Road area of Newtonhill at about 6.30am on Saturday.
Following inquiries, officers have discovered Ms Inczedi walked past the front of the Bettridge Centre at 6.35am, onto the grass and then walked in the direction of the football pitches.
At 6.45am, a dog walker then walked between the library and the Bettridge Centre, and walked in the direction of the football pitches.
Officers issued an appeal to find the dog walker to help with their inquiries. The person has since been traced by officers.
However, Ms Inczedi remains missing and “extensive” inquiries are ongoing to trace her.
Officer’s concern ‘increasing as time passes’
The alarm was raised on Saturday morning.
Coastguard teams joined the search for Ms Inczedi alongside a lifeboat from Stonehaven.
The search was stopped at around 10pm on Saturday night but started again at 8am on Sunday.
Coastguard teams from Stonehaven, Montrose, Aberdeen and Cruden Bay were assisting police with the search until 2.30pm.
Officers are still carrying out inquiries.
Ms Inczedi is described as being 5ft 3ins, of slim build with dark red hair. It is thought she was wearing a grey hoody and black jogging bottoms when she was last seen.
Sergeant Debbie Archibald, of Stonehaven Police Station, said: “Our concern for Margaret’s welfare is increasing as time passes.
“From our inquiries, we know Margaret was in the Berryhill Place area of Newtonhill around 6.30am on Saturday, 13 May.
“If you were in the area at the time, please think back, did you notice anyone matching her description?
“I would also urge local residents to be vigilant and if you have a shed or outbuilding where someone could seek shelter please check this and report anything of note to us.
“You can call 101, quoting reference 1360 of 13 May, 2023.”
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