A FORMER cruise ship worker who moved to Glasgow from Romania has disappeared after going out for an early morning walk.
Dorisa Andra Szanto, 27, was last seen in the West End on Sunday after leaving her house at Alfred Terrace, Hillhead, Glasgow, at 5.30am to go for a strong.
Police say there is “great concern” for her welfare because there has been no activity on her mobile phone.
A flatmate said Ms Szanto had been in a low mood and had been behaving erratically.
It is known that Ms Szanto was given a cup of coffee at Society Rooms, a Wetherspoons pub on West George St, after she arrived at the pub on Sunday “a bit confused”.
Inspector Bob Park, Partick Police Office, who co-ordinating the search, said officers have been scouring CCTV for clues to her whereabouts.
He said: “Dorisa moved to Glasgow in May this year following stints working abroad on cruise ships. Since coming here she has been working as a waitress in Glasgow City Centre.
“She stays with her flatmate and early on Sunday morning, around 5.30am, said she was heading out for a walk.
“Although that’s early, it is not unusual for her to go out for a walk – even at that early hour.
Ms Szanto is not thought to have much money with her and while she has an ID card that would allow her to travel outside the country, police have checked ports and airports finding no trace.
“There has been no activity on her mobile and this is very concerning as she keeps in touch with friends and family. We have spoken to a good number of her friends and neighbours and they all speak highly of her,” said Inspector Bob Park.
“She has never been missing before and there is great concern regarding her lack of contact and for her wellbeing. We have appealed via social media and to Dorisa herself but so far no further information about where she is.
“I would ask that people keep an eye out for her. Since she was last seen in the city centre, I would ask businesses to check any of their empty offices or places where people could hide if they wanted to.
“We have been in contact with local bus and taxi companies as well as homeless shelters but need the public to contact us if they have seen her, even if it’s just someone they think fits the description.
“We would also continue to appeal directly to Dorisa to contact her family, friends or police to let us or them know that she is safe and well.”
Dorisa Andra Szanto was last seen on CCTV on Sauchiehall Street at Charing Cross at 12.55pm on Sunday afternoon.
She is described as 5ft 4 in height, of slim build, with dark brown shoulder length hair which is shaved on the right side, brown eyes and has a tanned complexion. She speaks good English. She is believed to be wearing blue denim dungarees ripped on the upper left leg, white trainers and a black bomber style leather jacket which has ribbing on the side.
Any information ca be passed to officers at Partick Police Office via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 11 where details can be given in confidence.
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