POLICE are searching for a seven-year-old boy who has been missing since Sunday evening.
Carson Shephard was last seen in the Afton Bridgend area of New Cumnock in East Ayrshire at about 7.20pm on September 19.
He is about 3ft 6ins, has short dark brown hair and is of slim build. He was last known to be wearing dark blue jeans, a t-shirt and a black top.
UPDATE: Missing seven-year-old boy Carson Shephard found safe and well
Police in Ayrshire are appealing for the public's assistance in tracing 7-year-old Carson Shephard who has been reported missing from New Cumnock.
— Ayrshire Police (@AyrshirePolice) September 20, 2021
He was last seen in the Afton Bridgend area around 7.20pm on Sunday, 19 September, 2021.
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The police helicopter, marine and dog units, and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service water support unit are all involved in looking for the child.
The local community has also been helping officers in the area.
Anyone who has any information or may have seen Carson, or know of his whereabouts, is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, or 999 in an emergency situation, quoting incident number 3162 of Sunday September 19.
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