A search is under way for a missing man who was last seen leaving his house on Monday morning.

Ethan Brown was reported missing after failing to return to his home in Greenfaulds, Cumbernauld later that same evening.

Police believe the 20-year-old may have travelled to the Prestwick area.

Ethan, who left home at around 7.25am on Monday, is described as white, around 6ft 2in with a medium build, short brown hair and clean shaven.

When last seen he was wearing a dark coloured hoodie with a Burberry brown check pattern in the hood, dark jeans, bright coloured socks, all black Converse trainers and possibly a dark baseball cap.

He was also carrying a dark rucksack.

Inspector John O'Neill, Coatbridge Police Office, said: "As time passes Ethan's family are growing increasingly concerned for him, it is completely out of character for him to not be in contact.

"Officers have been talking to his family and friends, as well as working with transport companies to try and trace him to make sure he is safe and well.

"We would ask anyone who has seen Ethan, or knows of his whereabouts to get in touch with us.

"We would also ask Ethan himself to get in touch with either police or his family - we all just want to make sure you are safe and well."