Missing Person

Police appeal to trace missing man Christopher Bennett

Christopher Bennett was last seen in the Irvine area on Saturday, June 7 <i>(Image: Police Scotland)</i>
Christopher Bennett was last seen in the Irvine area on Saturday, June 7 (Image: Police Scotland)
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UPDATED: Police have now confirmed that Christopher Bennett has been traced.


POLICE are appealing for assistance as they look to trace a man reported missing from North Ayrshire.

Christopher Bennett was last seen in the Kilwinning Road area of Irvine at around 1.30pm on Saturday, June 7.

He is described as white Scottish, around five feet and eight inches tall with shaven black hair.

When last seen, he was known to be wearing a black hoodie with a “CK” logo on the front, blue jeans and white trainers.

He may also be in possession of black sunglasses, a mobile phone and is known to be a smoker.

Police say that extensive enquiries are already underway which have so far revealed that the 40-year-old has an extensive knowledge of the Three Towns as well as the Dumfries and Galloway areas.

Christopher has also been known to frequent Troon beach, according to police.

A force spokesperson added: "Anyone with information is asked to call officers at Irvine police office on the police non-emergency number, 101."

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