The family of two sisters who vanished a week ago have made a heartfelt plea for information, saying ‘all we want is for them to be found’.
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, 32, who are part of a set of triplets, went missing from Aberdeen last Tuesday in freezing conditions.
The pair, who are originally from Hungary, were last seen walking on the city’s Victoria Bridge over the River Dee just after 2am.
Since then specialist search teams including marine divers and police dogs have been out in force on and along the river as concerns for their safety grows.
Police say there is ‘no evidence’ the sisters left the immediate area and on Monday specialist search officers focused on the riverbanks between Wellington Bridge and the South Harbour.
In a heartfelt statement issued through Police Scotland, the sisters’ family urged anyone with information to contact the police.
They said: ‘This has been a very worrying and upsetting time for our family.
‘We are really worried about Eliza and Henrietta and all we want is for them to be found.
‘If you think you might have any information which could help the police with finding Eliza and Henrietta then please pass this on as quickly as you can.’
They said they ‘appreciate’ all the support their family has received and asked that their privacy is respected at this time.
It is understood relatives last spoke with the sisters just days before their disappearance and nothing seemed to be amiss.
Edit, the other triplet, has said her two sisters were very close and did most things together.
The last sighting of them was caught on CCTV cameras, which showed they had crossed the bridge towards the Torry area and turned right on to a footpath next to the River Dee, heading in the direction of Aberdeen Boat Club.
Both are described as white, of slim build and have long brown hair.
Search and rescue boats have been out on the river over the weekend, while a police helicopter has also been scouring the area from above.
Officers are also examining CCTV footage from the area, as well as carrying out door-to-door enquiries and speaking to local businesses.
Police Scotland Chief Inspector Darren Bruce said: ‘Eliza and Henrietta’s family remain extremely worried about them and we are in regular contact with them as our searches continue.
‘We know that people across Aberdeen are also seriously concerned for the two missing sisters and I would again urge anyone with information which could help to get in touch with us.
He added: ‘The River Dee remains the focus of our searches as there is no evidence of the sisters leaving the immediate area.’
‘I would again ask, if you were in the area in the early hours of last Tuesday morning, please think back, did you notice anyone matching their description?
‘Even if it doesn’t seem significant, please pass any information on. Any piece of information could prove crucial.’
Anyone with private CCTV or dash-cam footage from around the time is also urged to contact the police.