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.

Police appeal for information to help trace missing man

Police are appealing for any information that could help trace a man who officers wish to speak with urgently.

Jamie Ross, 29, is thought to have been present in the Howdenhall Road area of Edinburgh at around 12.28pm yesterday. He was last seen shortly after near Cameron Toll shopping centre.

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

He is described as white, 5ft9 with dark hair and bushy eyebrows, blue eyes and a tattoo of the word DAD on his right hand. He was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, dark trousers and grey trainers.

Chief Inspector Mark Hamilton said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace Jamie with support from specialist officers.

“While Jamie is believed to have connections to the south of Edinburgh we are keeping an open mind regarding his whereabouts at this time and would urge anyone with information to please get in touch.

“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.”

Missing: Have you seen Kevin?

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for assistance in tracing Kevin Sweeney (33yrs) who has been reported missing from the Leith area of the City.

Kevin was last seen on 7th January 2024 in Pilrig Street, Edinburgh. His current whereabouts are unknown and we are becoming increasingly concerned for him.

Kevin is described as being male, white, 5ft 9 tall, average build with an auburn beard and short fair hair.

If you believe you have seen Kevin or have any information please contact 101 quoting incident no. 1669 of the 19/01/24.

Two Weeks On: Have you seen Daniel?

POLICE are continuing to appeal for information to help trace missing man Daniel Fraser two weeks since he was last seen in Musselburgh.

Around 1.37am on Sunday, 7 January, the 35-year-old was seen outside The Old Golf Course reception building, Stables Pavilion, near the racecourse in the town.

Extensive enquires, including reviewing CCTV, are ongoing to trace Daniel who is from the Drylaw area. 

On the evening of Saturday, 20 January, officers were out and about in Musselburgh asking the public if they have seen Daniel or if they know where he might be.

They were asked to think back in case they remember seeing him in the area two weeks ago, when he was last seen.

He is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall, of slim build with short light brown hair. When last seen he was wearing a grey long-sleeved jumper with a white t-shirt underneath, dark-coloured jeans and black trainers with blue detailing.

Chief Inspector Neil Wilson said: “It has been two weeks since Daniel was last seen and we are becoming increasingly concerned. It is completely out of character for him not to keep in contact with his family and friends and this is a very upsetting time for them.

“Extensive searches and enquiries are continuing to trace him and a team of local officers have been assisted by specialist resources, including the Force helicopter, search teams and police dogs, in our efforts to find Daniel as soon as possible.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the Musselburgh area, particularly near the Old Golf Course building to think back. Please get in touch if you think you may have seen anyone matching Daniel’s description.

“In addition, if you have private CCTV or dash-cam footage that could assist with our enquiries to find where he went then let us know. Any information, no matter how small, could help our enquiry.

“I urge anyone with information to contact 101 quoting incident number 3723 of 11 January.”

Missing man: Police reissue appeal to trace Daniel Fraser

POLICE UPDATE – 12 FEBRUARY

Around 10.55am on Sunday, 11 February, 2024, the body of a man was discovered in the water at Musselburgh Lagoons.

Formal identification is yet to take place, but the family of missing man Daniel Fraser are aware.

There do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

POLICE continue to appeal for information to help trace missing Drylaw man Daniel Fraser. The 35-year-old was last seen walking alone in the High Street area of Musselburgh on at around 1.30am on Sunday, 7 January.

Extensive enquiries are ongoing and the most recent confirmed sighting of Daniel is now in the Goose Green Place area of Musselburgh a short time later on Sunday, 7 January, 2024.

Daniel is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build with short, light-brown hair. When he was last seen, he was wearing a grey, long-sleeved jumper with a white t-shirt underneath, dark-coloured jeans and black trainers with blue detailing.

Daniel was reported missing on Thursday, 11 January, 2024 after concerns were raised that he had not been in touch with family or friends.

Inspector Craig Sandbach said: “It is unusual for Daniel not to be in touch with anyone and we are concerned about him.

“From our enquiries, we now know the last sighting of Daniel was on his own in the Goose Green Place area of Musselburgh at around 1.35am on Sunday, 7 January, 2024.

“We have significant resources dedicated to this enquiry and we are urging the public to come forward with any information relating to his whereabouts.

“If you were in the area at the time, please think back, did you notice anyone matching his description? I’m particularly keen to speak to any taxi drivers who may have been in the area at the time.

“If anyone has seen Daniel, or has any information as to his present whereabouts, please contact police. I would also urge people who live in the area to check outbuildings and sheds.”

Anyone who may have seen Daniel, or who has any information on his whereabouts, is urged to contact 101 quoting incident number 3723 of 11 January.