Police issue evening update on search for dog walker last seen on Tuesday

North Wales Police, supported by Mountain Rescue Teams and RAF Search and Rescue continue to try to locate 56-year-old Ausra Plungiene, who was last seen yesterday morning.

Tonight Superintendent Owain Llewelyn said: “Searches have continued all day in the Carneddau, despite extremely difficult weather conditions, including snow and gale force winds. We are very concerned for Ausra’s welfare and our enquiries will continue throughout the night. Searches will resume at first light tomorrow morning.

“Specialist officers continue to support Ausra’s family and we would ask the media to respect their privacy at this difficult time.

“I would like to thank members of the public who have contacted us thus far, and would ask anyone who may have seen Ausra with her dog Eyora, or anyone who has any information as to her whereabouts to contact us on 101 or via the live webchat facility on our website, quoting reference number A052734.”