Have you seen her? Urgent search for woman who was last seen over a week ago
Michelle Wade, 36, was last seen in the North Hamilton Street area of Kilmarnock around 8.15pm on Friday, July 25.
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She is described as white, around five feet and five inches in height and of medium build. She has long brown/blonde hair and has a distinctive tattoo on the left-hand side of her face of a star design.
She was last seen wearing a sage green tracksuit and trainers.
(Image: Image from Police Scotland)Police Scotland are now re-appealing for the public's assistance to help trace Michelle as concerns are growing for her welfare.
Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have information on possible sightings of her.
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Inspector Chris Cochrane said: 'Nine days have passed since Michelle was last seen and we are growingly increasingly concerned as it is out of character for her not to be in touch with anybody for this long.
'We are carrying out a number of enquiries to trace her and I would appeal again to anyone who has any information on her whereabouts to please contact us as soon as possible.
'I would also ask members of the community to please check their gardens or any outbuildings, as well as reviewing potential sightings on private CCTV or doorbell footage which could help establish Michelle's movements.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3302 of Monday, July 28, 2025.
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