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Police / Police look to trace woman last seen near Lerwick ferry terminal

Photo: Police Scotland

A SEARCH is underway for a woman last seen in Lerwick on Sunday (13 November).

Sharon O’Neill, 46, was last seen near the NorthLink ferry terminal on Holmsgarth Road, Lerwick at 5.30pm.

She is described as being five foot five inches tall, with light brown hair and glasses. When last seen she was wearing jeans and a black coat.

Inspector Sam Greshon of Lerwick Police Station said : “We are growing increasingly concerned for Sharon and we would appeal to anyone who knows where she is to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting 0788 of Monday, 14 November, 2022.”

Coastguard rescue teams are also involved in the search, while the Lerwick Lifeboat is also out.

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