A teenage girl who had gone missing from Johnstone and was believed to have travelled to Ayrshire has been found safe and well.

Monica Monaghan, 14, was last seen on Friday evening [October 22]. Following her disappearance, police appealed over the weekend for any information on her whereabouts.

Cops have since confirmed that Monica has been found "safe and well".

A spokesperson said: "We can confirm that Monica Monaghan (14) who was reported missing from Johnstone has been traced safe and well.

"Thank you to everyone who helped with the earlier appeal."