Missing Drylaw woman – Police appeal

*** UPDATE – FIONA TRACED ***

POLICE have confirmed that Fiona Aitken, 55, who was reported missing from Edinburgh has been traced safe and well.

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POLICE are appealing for the public’s help as part of our efforts to trace a woman reported missing from Edinburgh. Fiona Aitken, 55, was last seen in the Drylaw area around 10.20am yesterday (Wednesday, 20 December).

Fiona is described as white, 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build with short blonde hair. She has a distinct polar bear tattoo on her arm.

When last seen she was wearing blue jeans, a light coloured zip top and dark blue shoes.

It is believed she is driving her vehicle, a blue Volkswagen T-Roc registration SO21HLF.

Sergeant Michael Thomson said: “Concerns are growing for Fiona’s welfare and we are appealing for anyone who has seen Fiona, her vehicle or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference number 2175 of 20 December.

This Morning: Christmas carols at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

Come along for a very festive morning with Christmas Carols and mince pies at the Centre!

We would love to see you for our last Tea & Toast and Golden Hour of the year! 🎅

A huge thank you to EVOC and The Postcode Lottery who have funded all of these sessions this year.

Drylaw schoolboy missing

HAVE YOU SEEN AHMAD?

POLICE are asking for your help to trace a 13-year-old boy reported missing in Drylaw. Ahmad Bader was last seen at Broughton High School around 12 pm yesterday (Thursday, 30th November).

He has links throughout the Edinburgh area.

Any info, please call 101 and quote ref 3740 of 30/11.

Have you seen this man?

Police Scotland is appealing for information on the whereabouts of 34-year-old Ryan Gandy who went missing from the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh yesterday at around 5pm (Wednesday, 22 November, 2023).

He was last seen at Crewe Road South.

Ryan is described as being around 6ft tall, of slim build with dark receding hair.

He was wearing a blue Nike dry-fit top, black jogging bottoms, dark-coloured trainers, and a black Hoodrich gilet.

He has a tattoo with the word “Katy” on his right arm and scars on both sides of his face.

Officers are carrying out extensive searches and reviewing CCTV in an effort to trace him.

Members of the public are advised not to approach Mr Gandy if they see him but to contact police immediately.

Anyone who knows of his present whereabouts should contact Police Scotland on 101, or in an emergency on 999. Please quote incident number 2515 of Wednesday, 22 November, 2023.

Information can also be passed via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.

Drylaw Telford Community Council meeting tonight

WEDNESDAY 23rd NOVEMBER at 7pm

in DRYLAW NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Drylaw Telford Community Council holds it’s last meeting of 2023 tonight in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre.

The meeting starts at 7pm.

ALL WELCOME

Dispersal Zones information

Dispersal Zones for #OpCrackle have been set up across Edinburgh and will be enforceable from 3rd – 5th November.

These zones are set up to help prevent anti-social behaviour and to keep the community safe.

Additional officers will be deployed over the weekend across the city and they have the grounds to take action should people be involved in such conduct, as detailed in the below poster.

Keep yourself and others safe by attending organised events only, which can be found here:

https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/…/organised…/…

#KeepingPeopleSafe

Operation Crackle: Dispersal Zones come into effect next week

Dispersal Zones for #OpCrackle have been set up across Edinburgh and will be enforceable between 3rd November and 5th November 2023.

These zones are set up to help prevent anti-social behaviour and to keep the community safe.

Additional officers will be deployed over the weekend across the city and they have the grounds to take action should people be involved in such conduct, as detailed in the below poster.

Keep yourself and others safe by attending organised events only, which can be found here:

https://www.firescotland.gov.uk/…/organised…/…

Talking Trams at Drylaw Telford Community Council

Later this month we welcome @CllrScottArthur to our meeting to hear his ideas and plan for extending the Tram line through our area.

Pop along and hear all about it and ask Cllr Arthur any questions you may have.

Our meeting is on Thursday 26th October 7pm in @DrylawNC

This Saturday: Big Quiz at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

TABLE QUIZ – ALL WELCOME!

Saturday 14th October at 7.00pm in Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre

SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided, with an opportunity to donate to the work of Tearfund.

Tearfund is a Christian charity which partners with churches in more than 50 of the world’s poorest countries – tackling poverty and injustice through sustainable development, by responding to disasters and challenging injustice.