UK UK - Laura Wilkie, 43, missing from Ayr, last seen 18 Dec 2023

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Police Scotland Ayrshire are are renewing their appeal for information to help trace 43-year-old Laura Wilkie from Ayr.

Laura was last seen around 3pm in the Alloway area of the town [on Monday 23 Dec 2023].

She is described as around five-four inches tall, of slim build, and has very short hair.

When she was last seen, she was wearing black leggings, a black jacket with a fur hood and black footwear. She also uses a walking stick, which she is in possession of, which is blue in colour. She was carrying a black backpack.

Police Scotland Ayrshire Facebook appeal
Police Scotland Ayrshire Facebook homepage

 

[dalsglen]

I guess Ayrshire police meant Monday 18th?

 

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I guess Ayrshire police meant Monday 18th?

The correct date IS Monday 18th, but actually the error is mine, not that of the police. I didn't know I'd made it until you pointed it out! The text I used in my post came from an updated police appeal, which didn't give the date for some reason. The original appeal DID give the date. In my desire to be helpful, I added the date in square brackets, but quite why I have used the 23rd is anybody's guess. Sorry for creating such confusion.

 

[LemonMint]

Bumping for Laura.

 

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Police Scotland Ayrshire are re-appealing for information to help trace 43-year-old Laura Wilkie after new information revealed she was last seen sitting on a bench near the Millennium Bridge in Ayr around 8.30pm on Monday, 18 December, 2023.

At this time, Laura was distinctively dressed – she was wearing a dark padded coat with a beige fur-trimmed hood and a dark waterproof coat over the top.She was also wearing black leggings, black footwear and carrying a black rucksack.

She is described as 5ft 4ins and of very slim build. Her hair is greying and closely cropped.

Chief Inspector Kevin Lammie, Local Area Commander, said: “Concerns for Laura’s welfare are growing, and we are appealing for people to think back. Have you seen her in the Ayr and, in particular, Ayr beach and the Doonfoot area of Ayr since Monday?

“She uses a distinctive blue cane, and it is believed she had it with her when she was last seen
“Our extensive enquiries remain ongoing, but she remains missing. Her family are extremely worried.

Police Scotland Ayrshire Facebook page
Police Scotland Ayrshire Facebook homepage

 

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The middle photo above is very sad - I wonder how it came to be taken? The sighting of Laura by the Millennium Bridge at 8.30 pm is very worrying. The bridge is not in the town centre, and I suspect that there may have been very few people around at the time.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

The middle photo above is very sad - I wonder how it came to be taken? The sighting of Laura by the Millennium Bridge at 8.30 pm is very worrying. The bridge is not in the town centre, and I suspect that there may have been very few people around at the time.

She looks frail and vulnerable in the latest photos. So different from the earlier one.

 

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She looks frail and vulnerable in the latest photos. So different from the earlier one.

Very much so.

 

[LemonMint]

Bumping for Laura.

 

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Officers stop and speak re-appeal for missing woman Laura Wilkie from Ayr - Police Scotland

Officers searching for missing 43-year-old Laura Wilkie, have been speaking to members of the public in the area where she was last seen over two weeks ago in Ayr.

www.scotland.police.uk

 

[Teeniesmum]

I've only just seen this lady is missing on the national news, I'm sorry Laura it's taken this long to get your name out there. I wonder with the Rucksack she was planning a trip or found it easier to carry shopping etc with needing to use a cane. She looks so sad and i noticed from the description on the news she now wears her hair very short cropped and grey so her appearance has changed dramatically and perhaps an indication of her health. oh I hope you're found soon Laura you're only 43 and got alot of living to do.

 

[StillDiggin]

a really sad update. RIP Laura and our thoughts are with your family & friends.
The body of a woman was found early this afternoon in the area of Rozelle Park in Ayr.

She has yet to be formally identified but the family of Laura Wilkie, 43, who had been reported missing on Tuesday, 19 December, has been made aware.

The death is being treated as unexplained.

https://www.facebook.com/100064793556790/posts/pfbid0LEs5WYAdfD24o3ANE9Jm83VGRaPHp5T1CiV4X18MFtFSBoQyaKsroYo8RP1TbuwWl

 

[dalsglen]

How sad, right in the area she was last seen too.

 

[MollyHarps]

The picture of her on that bench breaks my heart - I know a picture can be misleading but to me she looks so sad, vulnerable and lonely on it.

Very sad to hear the update about a body being found.

RIP x

 

[rightsaidfred]

The middle photo above is very sad - I wonder how it came to be taken?

My guess would be it's a cyclist's helmet cam, or a dashcam.

RIP

 

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Ex-partner of missing woman in tribute to 'soulmate' after body found in search

Laura Wilkie was last seen sitting on a bench near the Millennium Bridge in Ayr at around 8.30pm on Monday, December 18.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Rest in peace, Laura My thoughts go out to her close ones.

 

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Ex-partner of missing woman in tribute to 'soulmate' after body found in search

Laura Wilkie was last seen sitting on a bench near the Millennium Bridge in Ayr at around 8.30pm on Monday, December 18.

www.dailyrecord.co.uk

Rest in peace, Laura My thoughts go out to her close ones.

Oh that is really sad. It says illness took hold of her. She must have had enough. RIP and thoughts to her loved ones