POLICE are asking for help to find Husayin Simsek, 50, last seen around 8pm on Dalry Rd on Sunday 18th January and reported missing on Friday 30th January.
He is described as around 6ft, of athletic build with black hair. It is not known what he may be wearing.
Husayin is known to have access to a white BMW series 3 saloon, registration YA69 KWF, and officers are keen to trace this vehicle.
Inspector Ross Nicol said: “We are asking anyone who has seen him or knows where he might be to get in touch.
“Anyone who can help is asked not to approach Husayin but to call Police Scotland immediately on 101, quoting incident number 3339 of Friday, 29 January, 2026.”
We are pleased to report Mohammed Raqeeb, missing from Dalkeith, has been located. We would like to thank everyone who shared our information.
HAVE YOU SEEN MOHAMMED?
POLICE are appealing for information to help trace Mohammed Raqeeb, 71, who was reported missing from Dalkeith.
Mohammed was last seen in the Danderhall area of the town around 3.30pm on Wednesday, 16 July, where he was seen boarding a bus heading for Edinburgh.
He is described as being of South Asian appearance, 5ft 7ins tall, of medium build with grey hair. He was last seen wearing an orange jumper, grey trousers and a grey flat cap.
He may be in the Bathgate area and is known to frequent bars and Indian restaurants.
Sergeant Fortune said: “Our enquiries to trace Mohammed are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who has seen him or has any information about his whereabouts to contact us.
“Mohammed could be in the Bathgate area but is also known to visit Edinburgh.
“Concerns are growing for Mohammed’s welfare, and we are keen to trace him as soon as possible.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3685 of 16 July, 2025.
POLICE are appealing for the public’s assistance in tracing a missing man from the north of the city.
Nihat Karani, 63, was last seen at around 9.30pm last night (Thursday, 3 July, 2025) in the Royston Mains Crescent area. He left here on foot and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
He is described as around 5ft 6ins tall, of stocky build, with grey/white hair and a moustache. He wears glasses which he has on a chain around his neck and was last seen wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and white trainers.
Nihat’s first language is Bulgarian and he speaks limited English.
Inspector George Nisbet from Drylaw Police Station said: “Nihat knows the city and is known to visit Edinburgh’s park and green spaces, but he rarely does this alone.
“He walks with a walking stick which he had in his possession when he was last seen.
“We have a number of police resources looking for Nihat and I would ask anyone who may have seen him, or a man matching his description, to report this to us as soon as possible.”
Those with information should contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 0196 of 4 July 2025.
Police have released an image of a 47-year-old man reported missing from Edinburgh and ask for the help of the public in tracing him.
Coen Bust was last seen getting off a train at Dunkeld Train Station at 10.18am on Thursday, 13 March, 2025. He had left Edinburgh Waverley Station at 8.30am.
He is described as of heavy build with a long, greying beard.
He was last seen wearing a mustard-coloured jacket and carrying a large rucksack and a red/orange metal water bottle.
Inspector Alison Lawrie, Drylaw Police Station, said: “We want to trace Coen Bust as quickly as possible and I would ask anyone with any information to please contact Police Scotland.
“I am also appealing directly to Mr Bust himself to get in touch with the police.”
If you can help, please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 2616 of Thursday, 13 March, 2025.
POLICE are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 44-year-old man reported missing from Gorebridge.
Darren Showler was last seen around 1.30pm yesterday (Sunday, 9 March) in the Barleyknowe Crescent area of the village.
He is described as white, around 5ft 8in, with dark blonde curly hair. When last seen he was dressed all in black with a blue Northface hat, white headphones and black trainers. He was accompanied by a black French bulldog wearing a black harness with reflective straps and a flashing light attached.
Darren is believed to be in the Midlothian or Edinburgh area.
Inspector Allan Bath said: “Concerns are growing for Darren’s welfare and we need to make sure he is safe and well.
“We would urge anyone who has seen Darren or knows where he might be to get in touch.”
If you can help, please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3202 of Sunday, 9 March, 2025.
Officers are asking for the help of the public to trace a 60-year-old man reported missing from Edinburgh.
Guy Bargery was last seen around 9.15am yesterday (Monday, 27 January, 2025), in the Dundas Street area.
He is described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build with grey/white hair.
When last seen, Guy was wearing a checked green and cream shirt, denim jeans, a beige jacket, and is believed to have been wearing black trainers. He may be driving his grey Volvo XC60 with registration SK13 VPZ, and travelled to the Fife area.
Inspector Jonathan Wilson said: “It is important that we make sure Guy is safe and well, as there are growing concerns for his welfare.
“We urge anyone who has seen Guy, his car, or has any information on his whereabouts to please contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3443 of 27 January.
UPDATE on Tuesday 28 January at 8pm
Officers searching for a 60-year-old man missing from Edinburgh have traced his car near St Madoes, in Perth.
Guy Bargery was last seen around 9.15am on Monday, 27 January, 2025, in the Dundas Street area of Edinburgh.
Enquiries have been ongoing to trace him and his grey Volvo was traced in the Chapelhill near St Madoes around 2.30pm on Tuesday, 28 January, 2025.
Searches are being carried out in the area and officers are continuing to appeal for the help of the public to trace Guy.
He is described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build with grey/white hair.
When last seen, Guy was wearing a checked green and cream shirt, denim jeans, a beige jacket, and is believed to have been wearing black trainers.
Inspector James Longden said: “It is important that we make sure Guy is safe and well, as there are growing concerns for his welfare.
“His vehicle has been traced in Chapelhill near St Madoes and that is where our searches are being focussed.
“I would urge anyone who has seen Guy, or who has any information on his whereabouts to please contact us as soon as possible.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 3443 of 27 January, 2025.
POLICE are appealing to trace 33-year-old Marius Thuemmler who is missing from Leith.
Marius was visiting relatives in Edinburgh and was due to travel from Leith to Wester Hailes yesterday. He did not arrive, however, and as a result police were contacted.
Marius is quite distinctive in that he is 6ft 4 in height, has long dark blond hair, a beard and moustache, and numerous tattoos of various designs on his arms.
He is believed to be wearing black jeans, a black hooded top with a t-shirt underneath, and white and green trainers.
Inspector Kenny Robertson, Police Scotland, said: “Marius lives in England and was up visiting relatives over Christmas and New Year. Although he is familiar with Edinburgh, as he doesn’t stay here, he doesn’t have places that he tends to visit regularly.
“We have been checking CCTV and liaising with local bus and taxi companies, as well with as colleagues in British Transport Police, but so far there has been no sightings of him.
“We’d ask anyone who may have seen him, or who knows where he may be to get in touch. We’d also say to Marius to give us a call or return to family. We all want to make sure he is safe and well.”
Information can be passed to police via 101. Please quote incident number 1603 of Saturday, 4 January 2025 when calling
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.
