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Police plea to help find missing Woodland View man

Police say missing Steven has now been located <i>(Image: Police Scotland)</i>
Police say missing Steven has now been located (Image: Police Scotland)
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UPDATED: Police Scotland have confirmed that the man who went missing from Irvine's Woodland View Hospital has now been found.

A spokesperson said this afternoon: "With regards to our earlier missing person appeal, we can confirm that Steven Galloway has been traced.

"We would like to thank the public and local media for their assistance."

Our earlier story is below.

POLICE have asked for the public's help to find a 38-year-old man reported missing from Woodland View hospital in Irvine.

Steven Galloway was last seen around 4.45pm on Friday, February 6 at Woodland View, heading along Kilwinning Road towards Irvine Town Centre.

Steven is known to frequent Glasgow City Centre. He is described as 5ft 8inches, average build, white with short brown hair and last wearing a grey hoodie, black tracksuit bottoms with a white/cream line, black shell jacket and black and grey trainers.

Sergeant Ryan Paterson said “Concerns are growing for Steven’s welfare. We need to ensure he is safe and well and we are asking the public to get in touch if they have seen him or know where he might be.

“Anyone who can help should contact us via 101, quoting reference number 2430 of Friday, February 6, 2026.”

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