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Missing Man: Have you seen Brian?

UPDATE +++ BRIAN HAS BEEN TRACED +++

POLICE are appealing for the assistance of the public to trace 72-year-old Brian Johnstone, who has been reported missing from his home in South Gyle.

Brian was last in contact with his family around 10.45am on Sunday, 15 February, 2026. He is described as white, around 6ft and bald.

Inspector Graham Belfall said: “It is completely out of character for Brian to go missing. His family and police are becoming increasingly concerned for his safety and wellbeing.

“Enquiries and searches are ongoing throughout the Edinburgh area and places he is known to visit, including Cramond. Officers are keen to trace him as soon as possible to ensure he is safe.

“I would urge anyone who has seen Brian, or who has any information regarding his whereabouts to contact 101, quoting incident number 1413 of 15 February.”

UPDATE

Brian Johnstone, who was reported missing from Edinburgh on Sunday, 15 February, 2026, has been traced. Thanks to those who shared our appeal.

Missing Man: Body Found

Around 10.15pm on Thursday, 12 February, 2026, the body of a man was found near Cockburnspath, East Lothian.

Formal identification is yet to take place, however, the family of Gary Hill, 56, who was reported missing from the area on Monday, 9 February, 2026, has been informed.

The death is being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Missing Man: Have You Seen James?

POLICE are appealing for assistance in tracing 24-year-old James Humble, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.

James was last seen in the Dalkeith Road area around 7.35pm on Wednesday, 4 February, 2026.

He is described as white, around 5ft 10ins and of slim build with blond hair. He was wearing a dark-green jacket.

Sergeant Joe Perkins said: “We are extremely concerned for James’ wellbeing and officers are carrying out enquiries and searches to trace him as soon as possible, to ensure that he is safe and well.

“If you have seen James, or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2963 of Wednesday, 4 February.”

Have you seen this man?

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.”

Police seek help to trace missing man

*** PERSON FOUND ***

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.

Have you seen Nihat?

*** UPDATE – NIHAT HAS BEEN TRACED ***

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.

Missing Man: Have you seen Keiran?

POLICE are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 25-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh.

Kieran Maloney was last seen around 0.10am on Sunday, 22 June on Ferry Road near the junction with North Junction Street.

He is described as around 6ft 1ins, of medium build, with short, red hair. When last seen he was wearing a navy blue bomber jacket and jeans.

Inspector Grant McCulloch said: “Concerns are growing for Kieran’s welfare and we want to make sure he is safe and well.

“I am asking anyone who has seen Kieran or knows where he might be to get in touch.”

Anyone who can help should call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 0908 of Sunday, 22 June, 2025.

Appeal to trace missing Edinburgh man last seen in Dunkeld

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: Have you seen Darren?

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.