Hunt for missing Cumbrian woman 'who may have driven to Loch Doon area of Ayrshire'

An appeal has been launched to track down a woman reported missing in Cumbria, who may have driven to Ayrshire.

Mary Monkman, 49, was last seen around 7am on Friday, June 16, in her hometown of Kendal.

Enquiries have suggested that she travelled in her red Nissan Juke (registration L400 MGM) to the west bank of Loch Doon in Ayrshire.

Police believe she was seen driving past the Roundhouse Café at the north end of the loch, and south past Loch Doon Castle.

She is described as around 5ft 10in tall, with long, wavy auburn hair which she often wears in a bun.

Ms Monkman also wears glasses, but it is not known what clothing she was wearing.

Chief inspector Alison Wilson said: “Mary has not been reported missing before and concerns are growing for her welfare.

“I am asking anyone who has seen Mary or might know where she is to get in touch. If Mary hears about this appeal then I would encourage her to contact us or her family so we know she is safe and well.

“We believe that Mary drove past the Roundhouse Café at the north end of the loch and south past Loch Doon Castle. I would ask anyone who was in the area in recent days to check their dash-cam.

“Likewise, anyone walking in the area and who may have seen Mary should make contact with us.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 2648 of Saturday, June 17.