Family of Alice Mitchell informed after body found in Kintore

Alice Mitchell - who worked at Aberdeen Journals for many years - was last seen walking near Blackburn early on Tuesday morning.

By Louise Glen

September 13 2024, 7:22 am

Police said a body had been found in the search for Alice Mitchell. Image: Police Scotland

The body of a woman has been discovered in a field near Kintore.

While formal identification is yet to take place, the family of missing Aberdeen woman Alice Mitchell, 82, have been informed.

Police said there were no suspicious circumstances.

Ms Mitchell was last seen walking near Blackburn at 5.25am on Tuesday.

In a statement, a police spokesperson said: “Around 4.25pm on Thursday September 12 2024, we were made aware the body of a woman had been found in a field near to Kintore, Inverurie.

“Formal identification has still to take place, however, the family of 82-year-old Alice Mitchell who was reported missing from Aberdeen have been made aware.

“The death is not believed to be suspicious and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.”

Alice worked at Aberdeen Journals for many years in the circulation department.

Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this very sad time.