Latest: Police investigate the disappearance of missing Ryan Coleman

The family of a missing lad from East Kilbride have issued a frantic plea to find him after he vanished three days ago.

Ryan Coleman is believed to have disappeared on Friday.

A desperate appeal was posted on social media by his friends and family in a bid to find him.

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Posting on Missing Persons Scotland Facebook page, a family pal wrote: "Kim Skimming son Ryan Coleman is missing. 

"Not been seen since Friday morning and his family are becoming increasingly worried please all share get Ryan home safe xxx".

Others told of their hopes of finding the lad.

Glasgow Times: Police confirmed they are searching for himPolice confirmed they are searching for him

And plenty more shared the post in a bid to get as many eyes on the hunt as possible.

Police confirmed the disappearance had been reported this morning and they were conducting searches.

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A spokeswoman for the force said: "Officers are carrying out enquiries to trace Ryan Coleman who was reported missing to police today.

"He was last seen on Friday."