Major search launched for missing teenager

17 August 2018

Friends of missing teenager Hannah Mackenzie have been involved in a search for her.

The 17-year-old from Gravir in Pairc, Lewis, was last seen yesterday afternoon (Thurs).

The alarm was raised when she did not return home. Neither did she meet her mother in Stornoway earlier as arranged - actions which are said to be “out of character” for her.

She attended the first day back at school in the Nicolson Institute, leaving at the end of classes at 3.50pm.

The search is focused around the vast area of the Lews Castle grounds after information emerged she was spotted at the Creed Lodge - one of the entrances to the grounds.

Her friends joined members of the public in assisting emergency services in scouring miles of rough and forested terrain, and dense undergrowth.

Stornoway coastguard helicopter, Stornoway lifeboat, all Lewis and Harris coastguard coastguard search teams, Hebrides Mountain Rescue, Stornoway Trust personnel and police are involved in the search.

Hannah is described as being white, 5'5" tall, slim build, with dark hair worn in a pony tail.

She was last seen wearing black skinny jeans, a dark blue Nicolson Institute sweater, and a black waist length jacket with white lining and white furry strip on the hood.

If anyone has seen Hannah or has any information or knowledge as to her whereabouts, please contact police as a matter of urgency.

Anyone with information is asked to telephone police on 101.

Inspector Jane Nicolson said: "We are grateful to everyone who has been in contact so far with information and encourage anyone else who can help to get in touch.

"If Hannah herself is reading this then please get in touch and let us and your family know you are safe and well.

"You can call Stornoway Police Station with information by calling 101, quoting reference NH1731/18."