The children of a woman who went missing from her home in Cumbernauld a week ago have been left 'extremely upset' by her disappearance.
Karen Stevenson has been missing for a week with extensive searches being carried out to trace her.
Officers stopped and spoke to 53 drivers and 20 pedestrians around Fleming Road a week on from when she was last seen in a bid to jog people's memory.
The 42-year-old mum of two left her home on Lairds Hill in Seafar sometime around midnight on February 19 before walking towards the town centre.
She was seen in a lift at the shopping centre around 2.44am then walking towards Muirfield Community Centre near Brown Road and Fleming Road around 2.55am.
Karen is described as 5ft 1ins, of slim build, with long brown hair. When last seen, she was wearing a purple parker-style jacket with a black fur-lined hood, a cream long sleeve t-shirt, black leggings, and black ankle boots. She also may be carrying a small pink handbag, with metal studs and a chain strap.
Sergeant Greig McKail said: “Karen’s family, including her two children, are extremely upset by her disappearance and just want to know she is safe and well and want her home as soon as possible. Extensive searches and enquiries have been carried out throughout the local area in an effort to trace her.
"These are continuing and we've been assisted by resources including specialist search advisors, and the dog unit. Officers have also been carrying out house to house enquiries and checking CCTV.
“Karen always stays close to home and has never been missing before. As time passes we're growing extremely concerned for her safety and wellbeing. I know our concern is shared by locals, and I would continue to urge anyone who thinks they may have seen her to get in touch as soon as possible. Any information, no matter how small, could help find her.
“If you have seen Karen since Sat 19 February, or have any information that may be relevant to our investigation please call 101 with reference 3369 of 19 February.
“Karen, if you read this appeal, please contact your family or the police so we know you are safe and well.”
