07/03/2005

Search continues for missing Bangor woman

Police are continuing to search for a missing Bangor women who has not been seen since last Monday.

Lisa Dorrian, 25, disappeared after leaving a party in the village of Ballyhalbert at around 5am on Monday 28 February.

Police stopped traffic at 5am this morning in an effort to jog anyone’s memory who may have been in the vicinity of the disappearance last week.

Air and land searches have been carried out along the Ards Peninsula while family members have also continued to search for Lisa who left her handbag and personal belongings behind her at the party and has not made contact with friends or family since.

She is described as being 5ft 4ins in height, with blonde hair and was wearing a white short-sleeved top with lettering on it, cream combat trousers and a pair of white furry moon boots.

Police said they have not ruled out a crime and have asked for anyone with information to contact detectives at Newtownards police station on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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