Cars and pedestrians stopped in search for missing Cumbernauld woman.
Police say they've been out overnight speaking to people as the search continues - a week on - for missing 42 year old Karen Stevenson.
Last updated 26th Feb 2022
Officers in Cumbernauld stopped cars and pedestrians in the search for missing woman Karen Stevenson last night.
They were speaking to locals in Cumbernauld, a week on from when Karen Stevenson was last seen. 53 cars and 20 pedestrians were stopped in and around Fleming Road between 1am and 4am on Saturday 26 February in the hope it would jog people's memories.
Karen left her home in Lairds Hill Seafar, sometime after midnight on Saturday 19 February. She walked towards the town centre and was seen in a lift at the shopping centre around 2.44am. The 42-year-old then walked towards Muirfield Community Centre near Brown Road and Fleming Road and was there around 2.55am. She's 5ft 1ins, of slim build, with long brown hair. She was wearing a purple parker-style jacket with a black fur-lined hood, a cream long sleeve t-shirt, black leggings, and black ankle boots. She also may be carrying a small pink handbag, with metal studs and a chain strap.
Sergeant Greig McKail said: “Karen’s family, including her two children, are extremely upset by her disappearance and just want to know she is safe and well and want her home as soon as possible. Extensive searches and enquiries have been carried out throughout the local area in an effort to trace her. 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.
“Karen always stays close to home and has never been missing before. As time passes we're growing extremely concerned for her safety and wellbeing. I know our concern is shared by locals, and I would continue to urge anyone who thinks they may have seen her 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.
“Karen, if you read this appeal, please contact your family or the police so we know you are safe and well.”
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