Tag: missing man

Missing Man: Have you seen Selim?

*** UPDATE – SELIM HAS BEEN TRACED SAFE AND WELL ***

POLICE are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 58-year-old man reported missing from the Leith area.

Selim El-Syed was last seen on the afternoon of Wednesday, 23 October, 2024, in East Hermitage Place and concerns are growing for his welfare.

He is described as around 5ft 4ins, of medium build with short black hair. He may be wearing a yellow jacket and green trousers.

Selim has a bus pass. He is known to travel around Edinburgh and further afield by bus. It is believed he may have travelled to the Peebles area.

Inspector Scott Currie said: “We need to make sure Selim is safe and well and we are asking anyone who has seen him or knows where he might be to get in touch. If you are out and about please keep an eye out for him and call us if you see him.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 1133 of Saturday, 26 October, 2024.

Police: Have you seen Henry?

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for assistance in tracing Henry Hunter (51yrs) who has been reported missing from Lothian Road area.

Henry was last seen about 1330 hours 21/10/24 in Craigour Place, Edinburgh. Henry’s current whereabouts are unknown and family are becoming increasingly concerned.

Henry is described as being a white male, 6ft tall, stocky build, balding with a short fair / grey stubble beard and habitually wears glasses.

He was last known to be wearing a grey wool flat / penny cap, blue shirt, and black jacket, black trousers, black business shoes.

He was driving a Black Toyota Coupe registration number BG62ZPN.

Inspector Stephen Quinn from Howdenhall Police station says “Henry has been missing for a number of days now, and his family are understandably worried about him.

“We have a number of police resources out looking for him and I am now looking for the assistance from the public in tracing both Henry and the vehicle he was driving. “

If you believe you have seen Henry or have any information please contact 101 quoting incident no. 2181 of the 22/10/2024.

Drumbrae man missing: Have you seen Connor?

POLICE are appealing for help to trace 26-year-old Connor Miller who has been reported missing from Drum Brae Drive.

Connor was last seen around 11pm last night – Wednesday, 18 September, 2024 – in Drum Brae Drive, Edinburgh.  He is described as 6ft 2 tall with short brown hair, stocky build and has several tattoos including an eagle tattoo on his neck. 

It is unknown what clothing he had on when last seen.

Inspector Craig Sandbach said: “We have growing concerns for Connor’s welfare and are appealing for anyone with any information on his whereabouts to come forward as soon as possible.

“Please contact police on 101, quoting incident 0590 of 19, September, 2024.”

Police: Have you seen Rory?

POLICE are appealing for the assistance of the public in tracing 20 year old Rory Dowling-Clarke, who has been reported missing from Granton, Edinburgh.

Rory was last seen at 2pm on Monday 29th July, 2024 in the Granton area and is thought to have since been in Leith and the City centre.

If you have any information please contact 101 and quote police incident 2038 31/07/24.

Have you seen Michael?

POLICE are appealing for the assistance of the public in sharing our appeal and tracing 79-year-old Michael Connolly who is missing from Seton Sands Holiday Park.

Michael, who is from Lochore, was last seen at the park around 6pm last night (Wednesday, 26 June, 2024).

He is described as around 5ft 8ins in height and of slim build with grey hair which is balding and stubble. When he was last seen he was wearing a blue jumper and blue t-shirt with black trousers and walking shoes.

Inspector Kenny McKenzie said: “We are extremely concerned for Michael’s safety and wellbeing.

“Searches and enquiries are ongoing to trace him as soon as possible to ensure that he is safe and well.

“I would urge anyone who has seen him or has any information regarding his whereabouts to contact us as soon as possible on 101 quoting reference number 3275 of 26 June.”

Concern over missing man

UPDATE: 72-year-old Gary Hardie missing from Edinburgh has been traced.

POLICE are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 72-year-old man missing from Edinburgh.

Gary Hardie, was last seen in the Mountcastle Loan area at around 6.20pm yesterday (Wednesday, 19 June, 2024).

He is described as being around 5ft 8in in height, of stocky build with white hair. When last seen he was wearing a beige jacket with a light brown leather collar, blue jeans and light brown loafers.

He is known to frequent the Drylaw area.

Inspector Grant McCulloch said: “Gary is vulnerable and concerns are growing for his welfare. Our enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone who has seen Gary or who has any information on his whereabouts to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 3505 of 19 June, 2024.

UPDATE: 72-year-old Gary Hardie missing from Edinburgh has been traced.

Missing Man: Body found near Forth

Around 4.35pm on Sunday (5th May 2024), the body of a man was discovered in a wooded area near Forth in Lanarkshire.

Formal identification is still to take place however the family of Robert Dickson (above), who had been reported missing from Edinburgh, have been informed.

There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Missing man: Have you seen Robert?

POLICE are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 35-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh.

Robert Dickson was last seen in the Halmyre Street area around 12.30pm yesterday – Saturday, 4 May, 2024.

He is described as being around 5ft 6in tall, of slim to medium build with short, light brown hair. He wears glasses.

When last seen he was wearing a grey tracksuit top, dark trousers and brown boots.

Concerns are growing for Robert’s welfare and enquiries are ongoing to trace him.

Officers are appealing to anyone who has seen Robert or who has any information on his whereabouts to get in touch.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 4067 of 4 May, 2024.

Missing Man: Have you seen Keith?

Police Scotland are appealing for assistance in tracing Keith Brodie who has been reported missing from the Leith area.

Keith is 30 years old. He is a white male, with short fair coloured hair, 5ft 6, broad build, last seen wearing a red baseball cap, red tartan jacket and grey jogging bottoms.

He was last seen in Chambers Street, Edinburgh, at about 1.45pm today (30/4/24).

If anyone has any information as to his whereabouts or has seen him, please can they contact police on 101 quoting incident number 3719 of 30/4/24.

Renewed appeal for missing man Jamie Ross in Edinburgh

POLICE are re-appealing for information on the whereabouts of Jamie Ross reported missing from Edinburgh.

The 29-year-old is thought to have been present in the Howdenhall Road area at around 12.28pm on Tuesday (23 April, 2024).

He is described as white, 5ft 9inches tall with dark hair and bushy eyebrows, blue eyes, and a tattoo of the word DAD on his right hand.

Jamie is believed to have connections across Edinburgh, particularly in the south of the city, as well as in Aberdeen.

Chief Inspector Mark Hamilton said: “Extensive searches and enquiries have been carried out, but Jamie has not yet been traced.

“We are still keeping an open mind regarding his whereabouts. I would again appeal to anyone who knows where he is to get in touch with us.”

Anyone who sees a man matching Jamie’s description is advised not to approach him but to instead contact Police Scotland urgently on 101, quoting incident number 1458 of Tuesday, 23 April, 2024.