THE worried family of a missing woman who disappeared eight days ago have issued a desperate plea for more information.
Claire Halliday, 35, was last seen at around 4pm on Tuesday, January 7.
Claire Halliday, 35, was last seen at around 4 pm on Tuesday[/caption]
A major air, land and sea hunt across the Isle of Mull. was launched to trace her.
Specialist resources, including the Coastguard helicopter and dog branch, have been drafted for the searches around the Fionnphort, Loch Poit na h-i, and Knockvologan areas.
Cops have also carried out door-to-door enquiries across the island and officers have spoken to local businesses and ferry operators and reviewed available CCTV footage.
Claire is described as 5ft 4in, of slight build, with shoulder-length brown hair.
She has a distinctive pink and turquoise eye tattoo on the back of her neck and a butterfly tattoo at the base of her spine.
When last seen, Claire was wearing a white jacket with a cream-coloured hood or hat and white trousers.
She also has access to a Ford Transit campervan with the registration WN52 AZP, which she is believed to be living in.
Claire speaks with an English accent and is known to wear a black beanie hat.
Police say they are “extremely concerned” for her welfare.
In an appeal, loved ones urged people to come forward with information.
They said: “We’re really worried and concerned for Claire. We just want to know that she is safe.
“If you have any information regarding Claire or where she might be, please contact the police to help us safely find her.”
Inspector Matthew Shaw said: “It has now been eight days since Claire was last seen and we are extremely concerned for her welfare.
“We have received positive responses and support from partners and the community, but I am urging people to think back and get in touch with us, no matter how small it may seem, that piece of information could help us find Claire.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1999 of 9 January, 2025.
