A 35-year-old man reported missing has been traced safe and well in the Keith area.
Police previously issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of Richard Dalton.
Inspector David Hoyle, who led the searches throughout the night and today, said: “I would like to thank the members of the public who provided invaluable information which enabled us to trace Richard this afternoon.
“I would also like to thank the local community for their patience whilst local officers assisted by specialist resources including the Police Scotland helicopter, searchers and the dog unit carried out enquiries in the area.
“Given the terrain that needed to be searched, it was essential to draw on the expertise of our colleagues from across the country”.
Man reported missing traced safe and well in Moray
