THE family of a woman who has been missing for more than a week have asked the public for help to find her. 

Karen Stevenson was last seen in Cumbernauld in the early hours of Saturday, February 19. 

She left her home in Lairds Hill shortly after midnight, before walking towards the city centre. 

She then continued towards Muirfield Community Centre near Brown Road and Fleming Road and was last seen there around 2.55am. 

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In a statement released today, her family have now appealed to the public for help.

The family said: "This is completely unusual for Karen and she has never been missing before.

"The whole family are really worried and would like Karen to get in contact with anybody to let us know she is safe.

"If anyone has any information at all then please contact the police as soon as you can."

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The 42-year-old is described as 5ft 1ins tall with a slim build and long brown hair. 

She was last seen wearing a purple hooded jacket with a fur-lined hood, cream long sleeve t-shirt with a graphic design, black leggings and black ankle boots. 

She may also have been carrying a small pink handbag with metal studs and a chain strap. 

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Police confirmed that extensive searches have been carried out, including using specialist search advisors and the dog unit. 

Officers have also carried out house to house enquiries, checked CCTV and stopped drivers and pedestrians in an effort to jog people's memories. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 3369 of February 19. 

Inspector Susan Rae, of Cumbernauld Police Station, said: "Extensive searches and enquiries have been carried out throughout the local area in an effort to trace Karen.

"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.

"I know our concern is shared by locals, and I would continue to urge anyone who thinks they may have seen Karen to get in touch as soon as possible.

"Any information, no matter how small, could help find her.

"If you have seen Karen since Saturday, February 19, or have any information that may be relevant to our investigation please call 101 with reference 3369 of February 19."