Emma Faulds: Man arrested by police Published duration 9 May 2019

image caption Missing posters have been distributed in the Ayrshire towns

A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with missing Kilmarnock woman Emma Faulds.

Police said inquiries into her disappearance are continuing.

Ms Faulds, a 39-year-old care worker, was last seen at about 21:10 on Sunday 28 April in Fairfield Park, Monkton.

Specialist officers have been searching properties in the Monkton area and detectives have reviewed CCTV for any images of Ms Faulds in an effort to piece together her movements.

They have also been carrying out a forensic examination of her car.

Left dog behind

Ms Faulds was reported missing to police after failing to get in touch with family or friends, which was said to be "completely out of character".

Police said she was a "sociable, outgoing person", and said those who knew her were "distraught" at not knowing where she was or what might have happened to her.

They also said it was "alarming" that Ms Faulds had left behind her beloved west highland terrier who she would never leave for any length of time without ensuring someone was able to look after it.

image copyright Police Scotland image caption Police said it was alarming that Ms Faulds had left behind her dog