UPDATE: Police have confirmed Rachel has been traced safe and well

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Police are appealing for help to find a teenage girl who has disappeared from Lochwinnoch.

Rachel Allan, 15, was last seen in Kilbirnie Road at around 6.30pm on Sunday, April 30.

She is described as 5ft 2ins tall and of medium build with long blond hair and blue eyes.

When last seen, she was wearing a black Nike jumper and black Nike leggings.

Sergeant Gemma McDermott said: "We have growing concerns for Rachel and as time goes by we are becoming increasingly concerned for her welfare.

"If anyone has seen Rachel or has any information which could assist in our enquiries, please get in touch."

Anyone who may have seen Rachel or has any information on her whereabouts is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting reference number 3013 of April 30.