Angus’ police commander today renewed an appeal for local help in the search for Montrose woman Lorraine McRae, more than two weeks after she was last seen.
Despite extensive inquiries in the Angus town and beyond, the 51-year-old’s whereabouts remain a mystery and Chief Inspector Gordon Milne said police remained hopeful that even the smallest piece of information could provide a vital clue in the hunt.
Although she was seen on the southbound platform of the town’s railway station around 5pm on Monday November 3 Lorraine did not board a train that day, and her activities following that time are still unknown.
Appeals have generated a large public response and police have already made extensive enquiries in the Montrose, Aberdeen and Peterhead areas.
Along with police search dogs, British Transport Police and the Coastguard, officers have carried out detailed searches in the Montrose area.
Posters and leaflets have also been distributed door to door throughout the community.
Chief Inspector Milne said: “Lorraine has a daily routine that includes visiting Montrose library, Lloyds the Chemist, the Montrose High Street post office and the Subway food shop. “Indeed she was known to have visited these locations on the day she went missing.
“She is well known in the Montrose area and her disappearance is completely out of character.”
He added: “Around a year ago, Lorraine moved to her flat in Hill Street, Montrose, having previously lived in the Aberdeen and Peterhead areas.
“Police have spoken with numerous friends, associates and extended family members who are equally concerned as they have not seen or heard from her and it is very worrying indeed.
“With each passing day concerns for her welfare continue to increase and any information that can be provided is vital.
“Lorraine is about five feet tall in height and is very slim build. At the time she was last seen her hair was very distinctive, her natural dark brown hair is dyed blonde and the colour is growing out.
“She was wearing a white jacket with a fur trimmed hood, blue skinny-leg jeans and white trainers. She was carrying a light coloured canvas hand-bag over her shoulder.
“I want to thank the public for their response so far, however officers will be grateful for any further information that you can provide that might help in tracing Lorraine.
“Please get in contact with Police Scotland on 101 with any information, no matter if it seems unimportant – the information you give could be essential to our enquiries,” added Ch. Insp. Milne.
If you wish to speak to someone anonymously please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”