The family of missing Newport woman Susan Reid have issued a personal appeal through Police Scotland for any information regarding her disappearance.
Susan was last in touch with her family on Tuesday January 21, but has not been seen or heard from since.
Police are continuing their search for the 56-year-old and have urged anyone with information as to her whereabouts to come forward.
In a statement released via Police Scotland, Susan’s family said: “We are desperately worried for Susan who has been missing for the last fortnight.
“She has never gone missing before and we would urge anyone who may know where she is to contact the police immediately.”
Police in Fife Division are investigating three reported sightings of Susan, who had previously lived in Aberdeen, in the Tay Street/High Street area of Newport on Tay from Wednesday January 22 in addition to the physical searches in the Newport and coastline areas.
Chief Inspector Adrian Annandale said: “We are working closely with Susan’s family, keeping them informed of enquiries to date.
“The reported sightings of Susan on the Wednesday morning in the Tay Street/High Street area, all between 9am and 11am, are being investigated and I would appeal to anyone who may have seen Susan in this area on the 22nd, or at any other time during the week commencing January 20 to contact the Police.
“Specialist officers are continuing to search the open land and coastline areas in and around the Newport area.
“While our searches remain focussed within Newport on Tay, I would also ask that friends and family of Susan currently residing in the Aberdeen area also remain vigilant in the event she may have travelled up north.”
Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or the charity Missing People, where information can be passed by calling, emailing, or sending a text to 116 000. The service is free, 24 hour, and confidential.
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