Asheville Police Ask for help finding a local woman

Asheville, NC -- Asheville Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a missing Asheville woman.

The Asheville Police Department is requesting assistance to locate Leigh Anna Stewart. Stewart was last seen on March 10 in East Asheville. She was wearing a tan, long knit sweater, jeans, and black/pink Nike tennis shoes. She carries a small, rose gold pocketbook. There is a possibility that Stewart could be heading to the areas of Rutherfordton or Chesney, SC.

Leigh Anna Stewart is described as a white female, 36 years of age and 5'5" tall. She has brown hair and hazel eyes.

If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Leigh Anna Stewart they are encouraged to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110 or Asheville-Buncombe Crime Stoppers at (828) 255-5050, if they wish to remain anonymous.