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Missing man: body found in West Granton quarry

Around 11am yesterday (Monday, 4 January), police recovered the body of a man from water at a quarry near West Granton Road.

Although formal identification is still to take place, officers believe it to be Lukasz Machalski (above) who had been missing from his home in Restalrig since Sunday, 13 December, 2020 and his family has been informed.

Enquiries are ongoing and a full report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.

Have you seen Claire?

Police are appealing for the public’s help in their efforts to trace two people who have been reported missing this weekend.

Police are seeking your help to trace a woman reported missing in Penicuik. There are growing concerns for the 45-year-old, who lives in the Ladywood area.

Claire Parkes is described as a dark haired white Scottish female with a local accent.She was last seen wearing a yellow jacket, pink top, and grey/blue tracksuit bottoms.

Claire was last seen in the Nevis Gardens area of Ladywood, Penicuik around 4.30pm yesterday (Saturday).

Anyone who may have seen Claire, or who has any information on his whereabouts, is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 2798 of 22082020.

MISSING PERSON – ALEXANDER CUNNINGHAM – CRAIGMOUNT

*** ALEXANDER HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE AND WELL ***

Police are also appealing for information to help trace a missing 67-year-old man from Edinburgh. Alexander Cunningham was last seen leaving his home address in Craigmount Drive around 5.30pm on Friday (21 August, 2020).

He is described as a white male, around 5ft 6in tall with glasses, short grey hair and walks slowly with a limp. When last seen, Alexander was wearing a brown jacket with zip and pockets, black boots and grey trousers.

Inspector Caroline Flynn, of Drylaw Response Policing, said: “We are becomingly increasingly concerned about Alexander’s whereabouts and we are looking for assistance to help trace him safe and well.

“He is believed to be in possession of his bus pass and may have travelled, therefore we ask if anyone has seen anyone matching this description that they get in contact with officers.

“If anyone has any information that could help trace Alexander then please get in touch.

“Police can be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 1432 of Saturday, 22 August, 2020.”

Have you seen John?

MISSING PERSON UPDATE – JOHN FOUND ‘SAFE AND WELL’

Police are appealing for the public’s help as part of our efforts to trace a 38 year old man reported missing in Edinburgh. John Glynn (AKA Gee) was last seen in the Leith area on 12th June and there are concerns for his welfare.

John is descried as about 5ft 5 tall, slim build, he normally has a shaved head and a clean shaven face. He has tattoos on his neck onto his arm as far as his elbow, and also has other tattoos on his arms and back.

John would normally wear a blue Stone Island jacket (one he is wearing in the above image), tracksuit and often a cap or hat.

John is almost always on his silver/yellow Giant Talon mountain bike (which is missing from his flat). He has links to the East Lothian area.

Anyone who may have seen John since this time, or who has any information on his whereabouts, is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 1125 of the 19/06/20.

John Glynn has been traced SAFE AND WELL. Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.

Missing man appeal: THOMAS FOUND

UPDATE: Thomas has since been found safe and well

Police are appealing for information from the public to trace a man from the local area. Thomas Foley Smith (29) was last seen at the Cairn Hotel, Windsor Street around 12 noon on Friday (8 May).

He is described as being white with short brown hair. He has links to the Muirhouse and Abbeyhill areas

Members of the public are asked not to approach Mr Smith however Police Scotland would like to reassure people that considerable and extensive efforts are being put into locating him.

Anyone with information or sightings should contact Police Scotland immediately on 101.