Police ScotlandPolice in South Lanarkshire have launched a search for a missing mother and her two young children.
Lauren Young, 23, five-year-old Zak and three-year-old Mason were last seen near Livingstone Drive in The Murray area of East Kilbride at around 3.35pm on Monday.
They have not been seen or heard from since.
Police said there is “growing concern” for their welfare.
Ms Young is around 4ft 11in with long black hair and blue eyes.
At the time of going missing, she was wearing black clothing.
Both children are described as having dark hair.
Sergeant Lorraine Fraser said: “Along with her family, we are becoming increasingly concerned for Lauren and her two sons and we are keen to locate them as soon as possible.
“I would urge anyone who may have seen Lauren and her children to contact us immediately.
“Similarly, Lauren, if you are reading this, let us know you, Zak and Mason are safe and well.”
If you have any information, call 101.
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