A 14-year-old girl who was last spotted at the weekend has been reported missing from Ayrshire.
Ellie McCann was last seen in Coylton at around 6pm on Saturday.
She is 5ft 6 in height, of slim build and has brown shoulder-length hair.
She was last seen wearing a blue top, black shorts, black trainers and carrying a black rucksack.
Police have issued an appeal to the public to help trace the teen.
Inspector Derek McDonald said: “Ellie’s family reported her missing last night and they are understandably worried about her as she has not been in touch with anyone as far as we are aware since she was last seen.
“I would appeal to anyone who may have seen Ellie or who has any information as to where she may be, to get in touch with us. We want to make sure she is safe and well.
“We’d also ask Ellie to come home. Everyone wants her to be safe.”
If you have any information that will assist officers, please call Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 3889 of September 10.
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