On Sunday night, an urgent appeal was issued after little Carson Shepherd vanished from Afton Bridgend in New Cumnock, East Ayrshire. Carson Shepherd went missing Sunday night.
A frantic search has been launched for a seven-year-old boy who has gone missing.
A desperate appeal was made after Carson Shepherd, 7, disappeared from Afton Bridgend in New Cumnock (East Ayrshire) on Sunday night.
East Ayrshire Police took the opportunity to use social media to appeal for information to locate the child.
The public is being urged to check gardens, sheds, and garages.
A police statement issued online reads: “Carson Shepherd age 7 Missing from Afton Bridgend New Cumnock.
“Urge Public to check garden sheds, gardens, garages and not to assume someone else has done it – right now 2220hrs.”
Anyone with information that may help police in their search can get in touch, quoting incident number 2021 0919- 3162.
Locals have expressed concern about the disappearance of the boy and shared their appeal thousands of times.
One person wrote: “[Oh my God] I hope this wee lamb is found safe & well real soon, so dark & late for a wee boy to be out on his own.”
Another said: “Please get your scent dogs onto this straight away. People check their dashcam and CCTV videos. Hope he’s found safe God bless him and protect him.”
A third person said: “Can’t begin to imagine what this wee boy’s family are going through praying he turns up safe and well.”
Another wrote: “This is just awful, especially at night. Aw God, what must his poor mum and dad be feeling.
“I’m praying soo hard that Carson is found safe and well and very soon.”
Reports on social media say that residents and those living further afield have volunteered to help with the search effort.