| The ground and sea search has been scaled back after 12 days with no sightings of the 41-year-old grandmother and police have been reviewing evidence.
The man leading the inquiry, Detective Chief Inspector John Caughey, said today he had contacted the National Policing Improvement Agency to see if they could shed any light on the mystery.
The NPIA has access to experts across the country in particular police disciplines and often becomes involved in protracted or particularly complex cases.
Tayside Police recently called on the NPIA during the investigation into the death of Lithuanian woman Jolanta Bledaite, whose head and hands were found on Arbroath beach.
DCI Caughey said it was imperative every avenue of inquiry was explored and the NPIA’s involvement in the Linda Hill investigation would ensure no stone was left unturned.
He said, “We have spoken to the NPIA. It is for operational support as they can provide us with information and background and put us in touch with any experts in a particular field (of policing).
“They hold a database of experts and specialists that could give us direction and opinion.
“It is almost a policy decision (in long running inquiries) to see if they can come away with any suggestions.
“It is just about trying to see beyond what we have got in front of us.”
Mrs Hill was last seen around 6.45am on Sunday, April 6, at the mobile home she shared with husband Kenny at Riverview Caravan Park, in Monifieth.
She had been dropped off at the caravan by police less than an hour before she vanished after spending several hours in custody following a disturbance in Monifieth which ended in her being issued with a fixed penalty fine.
Mrs Hill, who was recovering from a bout of pneumonia, had been for a meal with her husband at the Royal Arch pub in Broughty Ferry and for drinks at The Vault pub in Monifieth on the night before she disappeared.
Her family have made repeated appeals for her safe return and have mounted their own poster campaign in a bid to find her.
She did not have her purse, mobile phone, car keys or passport with her when she went missing.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have knowledge of Mrs Hill’s whereabouts.
She is 5ft 2in, of medium build with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo of a dolphin on her right shoulder blade.
She is believed to have been wearing a white shirt, a blue two-tone Regatta jacket and dark trousers.
Anyone who has seen her should contact police in Angus on (01307) 302200 or speak to any officer. |
