Police launch appeal for woman exiting moving vehicle near Dumfries

Officers are looking for a white van.

Police received reports of this incident yesterday evening.
Author: Ruth RidleyPublished 26th Aug 2025
Last updated 26th Aug 2025

A woman was spotted exiting a moving vehicle travelling southbound on the road, a couple of miles outside Dumfries (A701), yesterday (Monday).

She was then seen re-entering the white van before being driven towards the roundabout that links to the A75.

Police were made aware at around 7:35 in the evening and are appealing for any information that can help trace her.

Sergeant David McDowall said: “Our enquiries are at an early stage to establish the full circumstances of this incident, and we are keen to trace the woman involved to ensure she is safe and well.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident and may have witnessed what happened to please contact us as soon as possible. In addition, any drivers with dash-cam footage are urged to get in touch as this may be able to assist.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting reference 3246 of 25 August 2025.

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