Laura Wilkie: Police speak to public as appeal renewed to trace missing Ayr woman

Officers were today speaking to the public at the location close to Millenium Bridge, where Laura was last seen.

Police have today renewed their appeal to find missing Ayr woman Laura Wilkie by speaking to the public in the area where was last seen more than two weeks ago.

Officers searching for the 43-year-old spoke to people at the location close to Millenium Bridge, where Laura was last sighted sitting on a bench around 8.30pm on Monday, December, 18. She was wearing a dark-coloured padded coat with a beige fur-trimmed hood and another dark-coloured waterproof coat over it.

She was also wearing black leggings, black shoes and carrying a black rucksack. She walks with a distinctive blue cane. Laura is described as 5ft 4ins in height and of slim build with greying, closely cropped hair.

Chief Inspector Kevin Lammie, Local Area Commander, said: “On Wednesday, officers spoke to members of the public in the area around Millenium Bridge in case this is an area they visit or pass regularly and they may remember seeing Laura there. A number of motorists and pedestrians were spoken to and we will follow up any information gained.

“Laura isn’t known to travel far from home and goes out in the Ayr, Ayr beach and Doonfoot areas. We have been carrying out a wide range of searches and enquiries to trace Laura. Local officers, led by specialist search advisors, have been assisted by resources including the Air Support Unit and the Dive and Marine Unit. Despite these efforts and previous appeals, we have yet to trace her.

“It is completely out of character for Laura not to keep in contact with her family and this is a very upsetting time for them. As time passes, we are extremely concerned for Laura’s safety and wellbeing.

“As our enquiries continue, I would again urge anyone who has seen Laura since Monday, 18 December, 2023, or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us as soon possible. Please contact 101 with reference number 1370 of 19 December.”

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