MISSING Govan woman Julie Reilly is dead and her death is now being treated as murder, Police Scotland has confirmed.

The 47-year-old, from Shieldhall Road, was reported missing on Thursday, February 15, after failing to turn up to several appointments. Extensive enquiries have been since been underway to trace her.

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Unfortunately, officers have now confirmed that Julie is now deceased and they are treating her death as murder.

DCI Mark Bell, of Police Scotland Major Investigation Teams (West), is renewing his appeal to the public for information.

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Enquiries carried out so far have revealed that two suitcases may contain evidence regarding Julie’s disappearance.

The suitcases are believed to have been discarded in the South Side of Glasgow, particularly in the Cardonald, Cessnock and Govan areas of the city.

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They may have been left at a roadway, in a garden path, a park, a pathway or on waste ground.

Members of the public with any information regarding Julie’s disappearance, or who have recently observed a discarded suitcase in those areas, are urged to contact police as a matter of urgency.

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Police Scotland can be contacted on the non-emergency number 101 or the dedicated incident room number 0141 305 4511.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.