Search for missing nun after vanishing from monastery three days ago

Officers are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a nun reported missing from a monastery in North Ayrshire.

Elizabeth Ngozi Nzekwe was last seen around 10.35am on Monday in the Main Street area of Largs

The 39-year-old disappeared from the Benedictine Monastery at Mackerston Place that same day.

Police Scotland

She is described as black, 5ft 5in and of slender build. Ms Nzekwe was last seen wearing a nun’s habit consisting of a long black cloak and white headdress, possibly with a white face mask.

Officers believe she may have travelled to Glasgow or London, and are appealing for the public’s help in tracing her.

Sergeant Lana Grant from Largs Police Station said: “Elizabeth’s disappearance is out of character.

“We have been carrying out enquiries and we are asking for the public’s help to try and trace her. It’s thought she may have travelled to Glasgow or London.

“If anyone has seen Elizabeth or a woman matching her description, please contact us.”

Anyone with information can contact 101 and quote incident number 2279 from May 17, 2022.

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