Family appeals for missing Cumbernauld woman to let them know she's safe

The family of a missing mum of two from Cumbernauld have spoken of their worry and appealed for her to get in touch to let them know she's safe.

42 year old Karen Stevenson was last seen in the early hours of Sunday the 19 February. She left her home in the Lairds Hill area at Seafar shortly after midnight, walked towards the city centre and continued towards Muirfield Community Centre near Brown Road and Fleming Road around 2.55am, which is the last time she was seen.

Karen's 5ft 1ins, slim build, with long brown hair. She was wearing a purple hooded jacket with a fur lined hood, cream long sleeve t-shirt with a graphic design, black leggings, and black ankle boots. She might also be carrying a small pink handbag, with metal studs and a chain strap.

In a statement released today, her family said: "This is completely unusual for Karen and she has never been missing before.

"The whole family are really worried and would like Karen to get in contact with anybody to let us know she is safe.

"If anyone has any information at all then please contact the police as soon as you can."

Inspector Susan Rae, of Cumbernauld Police Station, said: "Extensive searches and enquiries have been carried out throughout the local area in an effort to trace Karen.

"These are continuing and we've been assisted by resources including specialist search advisors, and the dog unit. Officers have also been carrying out house to house enquiries and checking CCTV.

"I know our concern is shared by locals, and I would continue to urge anyone who thinks they may have seen Karen to get in touch as soon as possible. Any information, no matter how small, could help find her.

"If you have seen Karen since Sat 19 February, or have any information that may be relevant to our investigation please call 101 with reference 3369 of 19 February."

The family of missing Cumbernauld woman Karen Stevenson have spoken out to ask the public for help as the search for her continues.

In a statement they it's completely unusual for her, that she's never been missing before, and they're asking the mum of two to contact someone to let them know she's safe.

The 42 year old was last seen in the early hours of Sunday the 19th of February walking towards Muirfield Community Centre.

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