Gardaí in Donegal searching for missing mother of four, Dolores McCrea, have sealed off an area near Ballintra.
A house, garden and sheds have been sealed off pending forensic examination tomorrow morning.
Ms McCrea was last seen on Tuesday 20 January between 7.30pm and 8pm at Ballybulgan, Ballintra.
The Aer Corps Search and Rescue helicopter, based in Sligo, is assisting gardaí in a search of the Ballintra area.
When last seen Ms McCrea may have been wearing a black jacket or red cardigan, and a light coloured scarf. She is described as being 5'7", of medium build with short brown hair with highlights.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the gardaí at Ballyshannon on 071-9851102 or any garda station.
