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Grave found in search for woman Grave found in search for woman
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Police searching woods for a missing Perthshire pensioner have discovered what they believe is a grave.Police searching woods for a missing Perthshire pensioner have discovered what they believe is a grave.
The site a few miles from Dunning has been cordoned off, along with another area at Moneydie. A detailed examination is taking place.The site a few miles from Dunning has been cordoned off, along with another area at Moneydie. A detailed examination is taking place.
Dolina Maclean, 87, from Stanley, was last seen on 30 May at a Tesco in Perth. Her car was found in a car park in Coupar Angus on Saturday.Dolina Maclean, 87, from Stanley, was last seen on 30 May at a Tesco in Perth. Her car was found in a car park in Coupar Angus on Saturday.
On Monday, a 48-year-old man appeared in court charged with stealing the car.On Monday, a 48-year-old man appeared in court charged with stealing the car.
'Recovering evidence''Recovering evidence'
Detectives believe that a body may have lain at the site in Moneydie for several days before being moved to the woods near Dunning.
Det Chief Insp Bruce Kerr said: "Preliminary examinations of the scene have revealed an area of ground that has been disturbed and all indications are that it is a grave site.Det Chief Insp Bruce Kerr said: "Preliminary examinations of the scene have revealed an area of ground that has been disturbed and all indications are that it is a grave site.
"Clearly this is a significant development and we are keeping relatives of missing person Dolina Maclean fully aware of our investigations."Clearly this is a significant development and we are keeping relatives of missing person Dolina Maclean fully aware of our investigations.
"Having discovered the site, we will begin the process of recovering evidence at the site of the grave and the surrounding area. This will take some time. Dolina Maclean has been missing since 30 May"Having discovered the site, we will begin the process of recovering evidence at the site of the grave and the surrounding area. This will take some time. Dolina Maclean has been missing since 30 May
"If and when a body is recovered, it will be removed safely and taken to the mortuary in Dundee, where further forensic and post mortem examination will be undertaken. This too will take time to complete.""If and when a body is recovered, it will be removed safely and taken to the mortuary in Dundee, where further forensic and post mortem examination will be undertaken. This too will take time to complete."
Experts in pathology, archaeology and forensic biology are helping in the operation.Experts in pathology, archaeology and forensic biology are helping in the operation.
Scenes of crime officers and experts from the National Policing Improvement Agency are also involved.Scenes of crime officers and experts from the National Policing Improvement Agency are also involved.
Detectives are still trying to piece together Ms Maclean's movements since she was last seen at the Tesco in Crieff Road.Detectives are still trying to piece together Ms Maclean's movements since she was last seen at the Tesco in Crieff Road.
They are also looking for sightings of her car - a dark green Vauxhall Astra with the registration SP52 NYM.They are also looking for sightings of her car - a dark green Vauxhall Astra with the registration SP52 NYM.