Further searches for missing teenager Liam Smith have been carried out in the Crathes and Banchory areas today.
The 16-year-old was last seen entering Union Square shopping centre before boarding 202 Stagecoach bus at 1.11pm on Saturday November 17.
It is understood that he bought a ticket for Raemoir Road in Banchory, although a passenger has advised they understand Liam got off at Crathes.
Police have spent the weekend focusing their efforts on Aberdeen Bus Station, Crathes and Banchory.
Yesterday, a number of officers spent time on board a selection of 202 buses, speaking to the drivers and passengers.
Specialist searches are ongoing in the Crathes area and have included farmland, woodland and some areas of water.
Specialist resources have also included the dog unit, patrols from road policing and a dash cam appeal at Crathes.
Aberdeen and Braemar Mountain Rescue Teams have also been involved in the search.
Matrix boards have also been displayed at the entrance to Banchory asking members of the public if they have seen Liam.
Chief Inspector Martin Mackay said: “We are very grateful for the many messages of support for both Liam’s family and the police inquiry and the suggestions we have received. All information passed to us will be followed up.
“We don’t know where Liam was intending on going last Saturday and the Crathes and Banchory areas are vast and include challenging terrain.
“Despite searches already carried out Liam is still missing and we are continuing to urge anyone with information to contact police on 101 using reference number 1302 of 18 November.”
