POLICE have confirmed that a woman missing from Maybole has been traced following an appeal.

Holly Maxwell, 22, was last seen around 11.30 am on Thursday, October 31, when she left home to attend a fitness class in Ayr.

When she didn’t return home by this evening, and her family couldn’t get a hold of her, they became concerned and called police.

Her car, a plum-coloured Peugeot 107, was traced to a supermarket car park on Castlehill Street, Ayr.

Police confirmed on Friday morning that Holly had been traced safe and well, and thanked those who had shared the appeals. 

A spokesperson said: "Holly Maxwell, who was reported missing from Maybole, has been traced safe and well.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeals."