Detectives investigating the disappearance of Mary Duncan 44 years ago are to begin searching sites at the Vale of Leven Hospital from today (Monday).
Police have this morning confirmed the enquiries focusing on the Alexandria hospital will “continue for a number of weeks”.
Mary from Bonhill was 17 when she vanished from her home without a trace.
She had a baby daughter, Laura, who sadly fell ill and died. In January 2019, police dug up land in Alexandria and in April last year, the Bonhill home of convicted paedophile Norman Duncan was being searched as part of the case.
Speaking today (Monday) Detective Superintendent Calum Young from West Dunbartonshire CID said: “Mary left her home at 17 years of age, with no money and has never claimed benefits, paid tax or national insurance. She also left behind her baby girl Laura, who family say she absolutely adored.
“Extensive enquiries continue in an attempt to find any indication of where Mary could be, however due to the fact that she has not been seen or heard from, we must consider the option that she may have come to harm.
“Specialist officers will be searching a number of locations at the Vale of Leven Hospital in connection with the investigation.
“I would like to take this opportunity to remind members of the public and the media that this is still a functioning hospital and disruption must be kept to an absolute minimum. It is also vital that the search team are left to get on with this important work and any updates will be provided in due course.”
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