SPECIALIST police units have launched a major search for a missing Maryhill woman who has been dealing with personal issues.

Anne Denise Doyle, known as Denise, 53, was last seen on Friday.

The missing woman, from Cumlodden Drive, was last seen leaving her mother’s house in Oran Place at around 9.30am on the day she vanished.

Police Scotland said they have deployed the force's helicopter and dog unit in the search for the missing woman.

Denise is described as white, 5 ft 5 inches in height, of slim build and with brown eyes and dark greying hair which is tied up in a ponytail. She was wearing a black anorak, blue jeans and black fur trimmed boots.

Inspector Stevie Kinvig, of Maryhill Police Station, said: “We understand that Denise has been dealing with some personal issues at the moment which are causing her some concern, however, she has a close, supportive family who, as she has never been missing before, are worried about her.

“As both Denise and her mother live near the local canal, officers, including the Force Helicopter and Dog Unit, have been searching the area as well as around her home.

“Family and friends had been looking for her on Friday and Saturday but as there had been no contact from her they reported her missing to police around 5pm on Saturday evening.

“As far as we are aware, she does not have any money with her and the fact that she has not been in contact with anyone for two days makes us all concerned for her safety and well-being.

“I would ask that anyone who may have seen Denise since Friday, or who may know or have information about where she is, contact Maryhill Police Office via 101. Please quote incident number 2809/21/10/17 when calling."