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Woman, 64, missing in Perth as huge search carried out on River Tay

Clare Marshall was last seen in the early hours of Monday.

Searches on the River Tay for missing Perth woman Clare Marshall. Image: Stuart Cowper/Police Scotland
Searches on the River Tay for missing Perth woman Clare Marshall. Image: Stuart Cowper/Police Scotland

A huge search has been taking place for a 64-year-old woman reported missing in Perth.

Clare Marshall was last seen in the early hours of Monday, when she is believed to have left the Dundee Road area and walked to Moncreiffe Island.

Her disappearance sparked a massive search on the River Tay on Monday with a police helicopter, water rescue unit and multiple emergency services on the scene.

Description of missing Perth woman Clare Marshall

Clare is described as being 5ft 4in tall and of average build, with shoulder-length grey hair.

It is believed she was wearing all black clothing at the time she went missing.

Inspector Kris McCall said: “We’re concerned for Clare’s welfare and have been carrying out extensive searches in the area of Dundee Road and the River Tay.

“Specialist resources, including the police helicopter, have been searching for Clare since we were alerted to her disappearance.

The police helicopter above the River Tay on Monday. Image: Stuart Cowper
river tay search
Search teams on the river bank. Image: Stuart Cowper

““I urge anyone with information about Clare’s whereabouts to get in touch with police by calling 101.

“Likewise, I would appeal directly to Clare: if you see this message, please contact the police or approach any officer so we can ensure you’re safe and well.”

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 1608 of 18 December.

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