Tag: missing person

Police appeal: Have you seen Vincent?

Police are appealing for the public’s help as part of their efforts to trace a 45 year old man. 

Vincent Kelly was last seen in Windsor Street in Edinburgh on Wednesday 29th April 2020 and there are concerns for his welfare.

Vincent is described as white, 5ft 10, slim build. He is bald with light coloured facial stubble. He is missing three fingers on his right hand and speaks with a west coast accent. When last seen he was wearing a white t-shirt, grey trousers and black footwear.

He has links to the Glasgow and East Lothian areas.

Anyone who may have seen Vincent since 29th April 2020, or who has any information regarding his current whereabouts, is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 1413 of 3rd May 2020.

Missing Person – body found in Granton

MISSING PERSON – ELAINE MCARTHUR

Police Scotland can confirm that the body of a woman was found in Granton View around 11.15am today (Saturday, 25 April, 2020).

The family of local missing woman Elaine McArthur, missing since Saturday, 18 April, have been made aware of the discovery.

Formal identification is yet to take place and a post mortem will be carried out in due course to establish the exact cause of death. The death is being treated as unexplained.

Body of missing man Stanislaw Zajac found

Police have confirmed that the body of missing man Stanislaw Zajac has been found.

The 51-year-old was last seen on Saturday 31st August in the Leith area.

On Sunday (15th September) officers responded to a report that a body had been found on an East Lothian beach. The body has now been formally identified as that of Mr Zajac and his family have been informed.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

 

Frightened Rabbit singer reported missing

Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing man believed to be in the Capital. Scott Hutchison is originally from Selkirk and was reported missing from Dennistoun, Glasgow, by his family yesterday (Wednesday 9th May). Continue reading Frightened Rabbit singer reported missing

Searching for Stacey

Can you help trace missing woman?

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Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information in an effort to trace a 33-year-old woman who has been reported missing. Stacey Ann Ellis was last seen leaving work in St John’s Road, Corstorphine, at around 7:45pm last night.

Since then she has not made contact with friends or family and police are growing increasingly concerned for her wellbeing.

Stacey is described as around 5ft 6in tall, medium build with long dark brown hair. She has tattoos on both wrists and was last seen wearing a black jacket, black jeans and black boots.

She drives a grey-coloured Vauxhall Zafira with the registration DY11 ZGD, which was seen in Dundee on Tuesday night.

Inspector James Sinclair of Police Scotland said: “Stacey’s disappearance has come as a shock to her friends and family and we are keen to find her as quickly as possible.

“We believe Stacey has driven to Dundee and may still be in the city however we are keeping an open mind to the possibility that she may have moved on.
“I would urge members of the public in the city and wider Tayside area to contact police immediately if they have seen Stacey or the grey-coloured Vauxhall Zafira.

“Anyone who can assist us with our investigation is asked to contact police on the 101 or, alternatively via the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Have you seen Ian?

Police are appealing for information to help trace a man reported missing since Monday (9 March).

Ian Nelson, also known as Ian Copeland, who is 38-year-old, was last seen around 1.30pm in the Western General Hospital where he was receiving treatment. Staff are concerned that he has missed the dose of the medicine he needs and his health could be affected.

Ian is described as a white male, 5 ft 10, slim build with short ginger hair and a fair complexion. He is believed to be wearing a grey top and dark trousers.

Officers are now urging anyone who can assist with their enquiries to come forward. Inspector Allan Symington said: “We are concerned for Ian’s health and welfare and are keen to speak to anyone who can help us trace him. Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101.”

Renewed appeal to trace missing man

Have you seen John Coleman?

john-colemanPolice in Edinburgh have issued a renewed appeal to trace a man reported missing in the Capital five years ago.

As part of Police Scotland’s commitment to the continued review of missing person cases, officers are currently looking at the disappearance of John Coleman, who was last seen in Leith Street on 1st May 2009.

The 57-year-old (52 at the time he went missing) was known to visit various areas of Scotland including Montrose, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee and Perth, as well as Northern Ireland. However, no positive sightings have ever been confirmed to police.

Officers are now urging anyone who believes they know of John’s current whereabouts to come forward.

He is described as white, around 5ft 9in tall with a medium build, brown eyes and medium-length brown hair. He speaks with a Glasgow accent, and was last seen wearing a beige jacket.

In addition, he also has the word “John” and a rose, dagger and Irish harp all tattooed on his left arm.

Detective Inspector John Kavanagh said: “We have never given up with our efforts to trace John and will continue to review his disappearance.

“Several years have now passed since he was last seen however, I would ask anyone who believes they have information that can assist with this enquiry to contact police immediately.

“In addition, we continue to urge John to make contact with friends, family or police and let us know he is safe and well.”

Those with information should contact Police Scotland on 101.

Contact Details

Call 101 for non-emergencies and general enquiries, in an emergency call 999. If you have information about a crime you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.