MURDER cops are investigating the death of a young woman who was found in a wooded area.
The body of Annalise Johnstone, 22, was discovered on Thursday afternoon in a wooded area at the roadside of B8062 between Auchterarder and Dunning.
Police Scotland, however, confirmed on Monday that they were treating the death of the Ardrossan woman was suspicious.
The Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent James Smith said: "I would like to take this opportunity to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Annalise at this time. We have specialist officers assisting the family through these difficult times.
"Our enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this death and I would like to appeal to anyone who may have any information to come forward.
"Officers are carrying out forensic examinations as well as reviewing CCTV and speaking to the local community in and around the area.
"As part of our investigation it has been established that Annalise had left her home address in Ardrossan around 5pm on Wednesday, May 9 and has travelled to the Tayside area. Annalise was last seen near to Ruthven Court, Auchterarder around about 10pm that same day having been dropped off there.
"I am also keen to confirm the movements of a silver coloured Ford Galaxy motor vehicle, registration mark ST67 HXL, which is linked this enquiry. I would appeal to the public who may have seen this vehicle to also contact police.
"We are also looking to trace her iPhone 5s mobile phone which is lime green in colour, within a red flip style case, and a small wallet which has the Marvel superheroes thereon. A clear bag of medication which is 4-5 inches in size which will have a sticker on it with Annalise’s name is also missing.
"We are doing everything we can to try and find out what has happened to Annalise and would seek the assistance of the public in that respect. Please get in touch with us even if you think your information may not be relevant to the enquiry, it may prove vital in establishing what has happened to Annalise."
Anyone with information that may assist our enquiries should contact Police Scotland on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or by e-mail to oprupestris@scotland.pnn.police.uk
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