Coastguard teams help in search for missing woman as concern grows

Margaret Inczedi, 50, was last seen on foot in Newtonhill as HM Coastguard teams join the search for her.

Coastguard teams help in search for missing woman in Newtonhill as concern growsPolice Scotland

Coastguard teams have been helping police in the search for a missing woman from Aberdeenshire as concern for her safety continues to grow.

Margaret Inczedi, 50, was most recently seen on foot in the Berryhill Road area of Newtonhill around 6.30am on Saturday.

Police have asked members of the public to check their sheds and outbuildings in case Ms Inczedi has sought shelter inside.

Specialist officers and HM Coastguard teams are also continuing to search the nearby area.

Margaret is described as being 5ft 3in tall, of slim build with dark red hair.

Margaret Inczedi was most recently seen on foot in the Berryhill Road area of Newtonhill.Police Scotland

She is believed to wearing a grey hooded top and black jogging bottoms.

Sergeant John McOuat of Stonehaven Police Station said: “We remain very concerned for Margaret’s welfare and this only increases as time passes.

“I would urge anyone who believes they may have seen her at any time since Saturday morning to get in touch.

“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 May 13, 2023.”

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