Police appeal in search for missing Kilwinning teenager

Stephen Bark

4 September 2024 at 10:18 am·1-min read

Police are appealing for information to trace a missing Ayrshire teenager.

Alice Hill, 16, from Kilwinning, was last seen in the town at around 10.30pm on Saturday night, August 31. She is described as white, around 5ft 4in tall, slim build with shoulder-length brown hair.

Alice is known to frequent the Glasgow, Paisley and Lanarkshire areas as well as Ayrshire.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Officers from Police Scotland Ayrshire are seeking the assistance of the public in an effort to trace a 16-year-old female missing from Kilwinning.

“Alice Hill was last seen in Kilwinning around 10.30pm on Saturday, August 31.

“She is described as white, around 5ft 4in tall, slim build with shoulder-length brown hair and last seen wearing a blue top, grey bottoms and black trainers.

“Extensive enquiries are underway. As well as Ayrshire, Alice is known to frequent the Glasgow, Paisley and Lanarkshire areas.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Alice’s whereabouts or any sightings of her is asked contact Irvine Police on 101 and quote reference PS-20240831-4458.

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