Police "extremely concerned" for missing Leuchars woman
Police are extremely concerned'' for a woman who has not been seen since leaving home to walk her dog. A helicopter and dog units have joined the search for Maureen Bannister, who left Pitcairn Park in Leuchars, Fife, at around 2pm on Sunday in a blue Ford Focus with her dog, a black and grey cross-breed Yorkshire terrier. Officers said the 43-year-old is known to walk her dog in and around Tentsmuir Forest and searches are focussing on that area. Ms Bannister is around 5ft 4in, with a slim build and long dark hair. It is not known what she was wearing on Sunday but police said it is likely she had on navy Wellington boots and a navy thigh-length jacket with a cream lined hood. Officers are appealing for anyone who has seen her to contact them. Inspector Paul Dick said:Our search for Maureen has been under way since around 1am this morning but unfortunately we have not yet located her. We are extremely concerned for her welfare, as are her family who are desperate to find her safe and well.I'm appealing to anyone who may have seen Maureen, or even spoke with her, to come forward to police immediately. Those with information are asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or speak to any officer.''