The heartbroken family of missing Lanarkshire mum Karen Stevenson have pleaded with the public for her safe return.
The 42-year-old has not been seen for almost two weeks, with her last sighting being in the early hours of Sunday, February 9.
The Cumbernauld mum-of-two left her home on Lairds Hill in Seafar sometime after midnight on Saturday, February 19.
She walked towards the town centre and towards Muirfield Community Centre near Brown Road and Fleming Road around 2.55am, which is the last time she was seen.
We told earlier today how police were combing through a wooded area of Cumbernauld in the search for Karen.
Now, the Lanarkshire mum's family have launched a fresh appeal for Karen to get in contact as efforts to locate her continue.
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."
Karen is described as 5ft 1ins, of 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 also may be carrying a small pink handbag, with metal studs and a chain strap.
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.”
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