Update, Tuesday 1st May 12noon: Gardai investigating the disappearance of Natalia Karaczyn have located a body. The discovery was made in an area of open ground near Carns, Sligo this morning.

The body has not been formally identified. The office of the State Pathologist has been notified and the Garda Technical Bureau are at the scene.

Gardai wish to thank the public for their assistance.

A 32-year-old man had been detained in connection with Ms Karaczyn’s disappearance on Monday, and released without charge early this morning. Investigations are ongoing.

The case has been linked to Donegal as Gardai seek information on a Donegal-registered car in relation to the disappearance.

Gardai are appealing for information in relation to the movements of a beige Peugeot estate car 308, partial registration number 09 DL on Sunday morning, the 29th April, 2018 in the Sligo area.

Thirty-year-old Natalia went missing from her home in Crozon Park, Sligo early on Sunday morning.

Natalia is described as being 5’8″ in height, slim build with green eyes and medium length straight blond hair. When last seen she was wearing a black lace body suit, black leather trousers, black jacket and black sandals with open toe.

Gardaí in Sligo are concerned for Natalia’s safety and any persons who can assist with the investigation is asked to contact Sligo Garda Station on 071 – 9157000, the Garda Confidential line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.