An urgent appeal has been launched to trace a woman who has gone missing from Fife.

Fiona Donald has not been seen since Monday evening and her disappearance is said to be completely out of character.

The 48-year-old was last seen walking south on New Row, Dunfermline at 4.40pm and has not been seen since.

She is 5ft 8in tall with blonde hair and was last seen wearing a dark leggings and a dark parka jacket with a fur-trimmed hood.

Inspector Rachael Burns said, “Anyone who has seen Fiona or has information where she could be is asked to contact police immediately.

“In addition, we'd also request that Fiona get in touch to confirm she is safe."

Those with information are asked to contact police via 101 and quote reference number 2212 of February 19.

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