A 45-YEAR-OLD woman has been reported missing from the Helensburgh area.

Police appealed for information about Karen Harvey who was last seen at 6am today on East Clyde Street at the junction with Station Road, Helensburgh, and heading in the direction of Hermitage Academy towards Cardross.

She is described as white, slim built and around 5 ft. 4 in height. She has blonde hair with brown roots showing and has a tanned complexion. She was last seen wearing a light coloured top, light grey cardigan, green tracksuit bottoms and visible fluorescent pink neon socks.

A force spokeswoman said the helicopter was out looking for Karen.