Police are continuing to search this morning for 7 year old Carson Shephard who has been missing since last night in the New Cumnock area. Carson is around 3ft 6in tall, has short dark brown hair, and is of slim build. The public is also being urged to help where possible and are asking for the public's assistance.
Police Scotland issued the following appeal:
Police in Ayrshire are appealing for the public's assistance immediately in tracing 7-year-old Carson Shephard who has been reported missing from New Cumnock. Carson was last seen in the Afton Bridgend area of the village at around 7.20pm on Sunday, 19 September, 2021. Carson is around 3ft 6in tall, 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. Police Scotland, as well as partner agencies, have made use of a range of resources since Carson was reported missing, including the police helicopter, marine and dog units, and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service water support unit. The local community has also been providing assistance to 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, 19 September, 2021.