Police 'extremely concerned' for missing Ayr woman

Laura Wilkie walked with a distinctive blue cane

Police have said they are "extremely concerned" about a woman who went missing from Ayr more than two weeks ago.

Laura Wilkie, 43, was last seen sitting on a bench near the town's Millennium Bridge at about 20:30 on 18 December.

She is described as being 5ft 4ins tall and slim with greying, closely cropped hair. She is said to have walked with a distinctive blue cane.

Air, dive and marine units have been involved in the Police Scotland search.

Police released CCTV footage of Laura Wilkie on the day she went missing showing her with a blue cane

Chief Inspector Kevin Lammie, local area commander, said: "Laura isn't known to travel far from home and goes out in the Ayr, Ayr beach and Doonfoot areas."

He added: "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."

Ms Wilkie was wearing a dark padded coat with a beige fur-trimmed hood and another dark waterproof coat over it.

She was also wearing black leggings, black shoes and carrying a black rucksack. Police 'extremely concerned' for missing woman

Anyone with information has been urged to contact police.