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Loved ones of a missing Scots woman have appealed for anyone with information to come forward as they are 'extremely worried for her wellbeing'.
Laura Wilkie, 43, was last seen in the Alloway area of Ayr around 3pm on Monday, December 18, and she has not been in touch with her family since.
Police are currently searching for Laura, who is described as being around five-four inches tall, of slim build, and has very short hair.
Appealing for help on social media, Robbie Muir said: "There have been no updates as yet to Laura Wilkie's whereabouts. She's been missing from Monday 18th December, last seen in the Alloway area of Ayr.
"She now has short hair and has a walking stick, 5ft4" and slim build.
"If anyone has any information or possible sightings, please call 101 quoting incident number 1370. Her family and friends are extremely worried for her wellbeing. Thank you."
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When Laura was last seen, she was wearing black leggings, a black jacket with a fur hood and black footwear.
Laura also uses a blue walking stick, which she is in possession of and she was carrying a black backpack at the time for her disappearance.
Extensive enquiries to trace Laura remain ongoing and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Police Sergeant Fraser Chisholm of Ayr Police Station: “We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Laura.
“We are carrying out extensive enquiries, but she remains missing. Her family and friends are extremely worried.
“I would appeal to anyone who knows where she is to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1370 of 19 December.”
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