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.”
