Police end River Dee search for identical twin sisters missing for three weeks in Aberdeen

The search for missing identical twin sisters who disappeared in Aberdeen three weeks ago has come to an end, Police Scotland said on Monday.

Henrietta and Eliza Huszti, who are both 32, were last seen on the city’s Market Street at at 2.12am on Tuesday, January 7.

Their disappearance sparked a major search and rescue operation but police say searches of the River Dee and harbour area have now ended.

Enquiries to trace Henrietta and Eliza are continuing.

Superintendent David Howieson said: “The investigation continues to trace Eliza and Henrietta Huszti, both 32, who were last seen on Market Street at the Victoria Bridge over the River Dee around 2.12am on Tuesday, 7 January, 2025.

“Our thoughts are very much with their family at what is a very difficult time.

“Extensive and detailed searches have been carried out of the River Dee and the Harbour area, using local and national specialist police resources, including the dive and marine unit, police dogs and air support, and those of partner agencies.

“These searches have now concluded at this time but enquiries will be ongoing to trace Eliza and Henrietta.

“Coastal areas, both north and south of Aberdeen city, will continue to be searched and any further information received by police will be acted upon.

“I would again stress there is nothing to suggest any suspicious circumstances or criminality.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0735 of Tuesday, 7 January, 2025.”

More to follow.