Concerns grow for missing Aberdeenshire woman

Margaret Inczedi has not been seen since early on Saturday morning

Author: Kara ConwayPublished 15th May 2023
Last updated 15th May 2023

Concerns are growing for a missing woman from Aberdeenshire.

50-year-old Margaret Inczedi was last seen walking in the Berryhill Place area of Newtonhill at around 6.30am on Saturday, 13 May.

Extensive enquiries and searches involving specialist officers and HM Coastguard have been taking place to trace Margaret.

Police have also confirmed that an appeal to trace a dog walker seen near the football pitches in Newtonhill was successful and officers have now traced this person.

Ms Inczedi is described as being 5ft 3 inches tall with a slim build and red hair.

At the time she disappeared she is beleieved to have been wearing a grey hooded top and black jogging bottoms.

Sergeant Debbie Archibald, of Stonehaven Police Station, said: "Our concern for Margaret’s welfare is increasing as time passes.

"From our enquiries, we know Margaret was in the Berryhill Road area of Newtonhill around 6.30am on Saturday, 13 May.

"If you were in the area at the time, please think back, did you notice anyone matching her description?

"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 13 May, 2023."

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