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Growing concern over missing man

HAVE YOU SEEN HERMAN?

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HERMAN HAS BEEN TRACED

POLICE are appealing for information to help trace 36-year-old Herman Alapiki who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.

Herman was last seen in the Easter Dalry Road area around 2.15pm on Saturday, 10 October, and there are growing concerns for his welfare.

He is described as 6ft 3ins, bald, with a tanned complexion. When last seen, he was wearing a black jacket, black trousers, brown boots and a black beanie hat.

Inspector Jordan Kerr said: “Herman is known to like walking all over the city, including the Dean Village, Union Canal path and Corstorphine.

“He also likes walking in the Pentland Hills. However, it is out of character for him to be out of contact for so long.

“There are significant concerns for him and we are appealing for anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police on 101, quoting incident 2284 of Saturday, 10 October, 2026.”

Missing: Have you seen Jim?

POLICE are asking for the help of the public to trace a 69-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh.

James Bryson, known as Jim, was last seen in Burnhead Crescent around 6.50am this morning (Sunday, 11 October).

He is described as around 5ft 8ins, with short, greying hair. He was wearing a black hoodie, black tracksuit bottoms and blue trainers.

Jim is believed to have travelled in his green Nissan Qashqai car, registration SK76 BVJ, along Howden Hall Road to Kaimes crossroads and then in the direction of Edinburgh city bypass.

Sergeant Zoe Martin said: “It is out of character for Jim to go missing and we are concerned for his welfare.

“We are asking anyone who has seen Jim or knows where he might be to get in touch.

“Likewise, if you see Jim’s car please also make contact with us.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0739 of Sunday, 11 October, 2026.

Have you seen Christopher?

POLICE are seeking your assistance in trying to locate a 37-year-old man missing from the Leith area.

Christopher Tatton is just over 6ft tall, with a medium build. He has green eyes and short, fair-coloured hair. Concerns were raised for Christopher on Thursday, 11 June, 2026.

He was last seen on CCTV footage in a shop in the Longniddry area of East Lothian around 6.30am on Monday, 15, June 2026.

Enquiries have also established he visited the North Berwick area between 11 and 15 June, 2026.

Inspector Grant McCulloch said: “Despite our enquiries and the CCTV sighting, Christopher is still to be traced and our concern is growing. We just want to know he is safe and well.

“If anyone has seen Christopher or has any information on where he may be, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101, quoting incident number 2150 of Thursday, 11 June, 2026

Have you seen Rhys?

POLICE IN Edinburgh are appealing for the public’s help to trace 51-year-old Rhys Williams, who has been reported missing.

Rhys was last seen around 12pm on Sunday, 7 June, 2026, in the Northfield Avenue area. He is believed to have left in his blue Vauxhall Corsa.

He is described as around 5ft 7in tall, of stocky build, with white/grey hair. He is believed to be wearing blue shorts and a t-shirt.

Inspector Stewart Massie said: “Enquiries to trace Rhys are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have seen him to contact us.

“We’d also appeal to Rhys directly – if you see this, please get in touch with us.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1464 of Sunday, 7 June, 2026.”

Missing Man: Body Found

Around 1.20am this morning (Sunday, 31 May, 2026), the body of a man was found in the Colinton Road area.

Formal identification has yet to take place however, the family of Christopher Rodger, 53 who had been reported missing from the area, has been informed.

The death is not believed to be suspicious, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Missing Man: Have you seen Christopher?

POLICE are appealing for information to help trace a man missing from Edinburgh.

Christopher Rodger, 53, was last seen in the Gyle area around 9am yesterday (Friday, 29 May, 2026).

He is described as being around 5ft 10in in height, of slim build, with short dark hair. When last seen he was wearing a khaki bucket hat, a khaki jacket, a black t-shirt, black trousers and white trainers.

He is known to frequent the Meadows city centre area.

Inspector George Nisbet said: “It is unusual for Christopher not to be in touch with his family and as time passes concerns are growing.

“I am appealing for anyone who has seen Christopher or who has any information on his whereabouts to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone who was in the area who may have dash cam or private CCTV footage which could assist to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 3889 of 29 May, 2026. 

Police: Have you seen Jack?

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace 20-year-old Jack Beedie who has been reported missing in Aberdeen.

Jack was last seen around 1pm on Friday, 27 March, 2026, at Aberdeen Bus Station and was reported missing on Sunday, 12 April. It is believed he may have travelled to either Edinburgh or Glasgow.

He is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall, of slim build, with short dark hair. When last seen he was wearing a brown jacket, blue jeans, and brown hiking boots.

Sergeant James Dainton said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Jack’s welfare and would urge anyone who may have seen him, or who has any information that could assist, to come forward.

“If you think you can help, please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2564 of 12 April.”

Missing: Have you seen Anthony?

Police are increasingly concerned for the welfare of Anthony Duffy, last seen in the Stevenson Drive area on 17th March 2026.

Anthony is 25 years old, white, bald head with a beard, slim build. If you have seen or heard from him please call 101 and quote incident number 1728 of 25/03/26. Thank you.

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Have you seen Tyrone?

POLICE are appealing for help to trace Tyrone Nicholson, 54, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.

Tyrone was last seen in the Restalrig area around 2.30pm on Friday, 20 March, 2026.

He is described as white, 6ft 2in tall, with short brown hair.

Inspector Iona Cory said: “We’re concerned for Tyrone’s welfare and are urgently trying to trace him to ensure he’s safe and well.

“Officers are carrying out a number of enquiries but I’m also asking for the public’s help. Do you know Tyrone and have any information on where he might be? Or do you think you’ve seen him since Friday afternoon? If you do, please come forward.

“Tyrone, if you see this appeal, please make contact with police so we can ensure you’re safe and well.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0906 of 21 March.

Missing man: Have you seen Ellis?

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ELLIS HAS BEEN FOUND

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace 20-year-old Ellis Peak, who has been reported missing.

Ellis was last seen in the Carrick Knowe Drive area, around 11.30pm on Thursday, 12 March, 2026, and there are significant concerns for his welfare.

He is described as around 5ft 10 and medium build, with very short red hair.

Inspector Alastair Paisley said: “We are appealing for anyone with information on Ellis’s whereabouts to come forward.

“If you believe you can assist our enquiries to trace him, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0970 of 16 March, 2026.”