Police in Cumbernauld stop locals as they continue search for missing woman

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Police in Cumbernauld have again stepped up their search for a missing woman.We told you last week how police were searching for Karen Stevenson, with officers “increasingly concerned” for her welfare.And on Saturday that saw a concerted effort from the force to try and determine the whereabouts of the 42-year-old, a week on from her disappearance.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Karen was last seen in Lairds Hill, Seafar area, sometime after midnight on Saturday, February 19.On Saturday, cops spoke with locals in Cumbernauld, with 53 cars and 20 pedestrians stopped in and around Fleming Road between 1am and 4am in the hope it would jog people’s memories.Sergeant Greig McKail told Lanarkshire Live: “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.”After leaving her home, Karen walked towards the town centre and was seen in a lift at the shopping centre around 2.44am.She then walked