Tag: missing woman

Missing woman: Have you seen Emily?

POLICE are appealing for the assistance of the public to trace 30-year-old Emily Owens, who is missing from Livingston.

Emily also goes by the name Megan McFallon. She was last seen around 5.45pm on Wednesday, 30 October, 2024 in the Howden area of Livingston.

She is 5 ft 2 ins in height with closely shaved hair. When she was last seen she was wearing a black tracksuit with graffiti-style writing on the back.

Emily is also known to frequent the Edinburgh and Glasgow areas and officers are liaising with police colleagues in those areas too.

Inspector Geraldine Josey said: “We are extremely concerned for Emily’s wellbeing. Searches and enquiries are ongoing to trace her as soon as possible to ensure that she is safe and well.

“We urge anyone who has seen Emily or who has any information regarding her whereabouts to contact 101 quoting reference number 3273 of 30 October.”

Missing Woman Traced

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Arsa Farahbakhsh, who was reported missing in Edinburgh, has been traced safe and well.

POLICE are appealing for the assistance of the public to help trace Arsa Farahbakhsh, 17, who has been missing from Edinburgh since Wednesday, 11 September 2024.​

Arsa, who is originally from Iran and only recently came to Scotland, is 5ft in height and has long red/auburn hair. It is not known what she is wearing.​

Inspector Paul Thomson, Police Scotland, Edinburgh, said: “Arsa was last seen in the Calder Gardens area of Edinburgh around 3.45pm on Wednesday, 11 September. It is thought she intended to travel to Glasgow where we believe she has associates in the Partick and Maryhill areas.​

“Arsa was spoken to at 2pm on Thursday but since then there have been no sightings of her nor further contact.​

“Officers have been checking CCTV in the area since she was reported missing and are liaising with colleagues in Glasgow in an effort to trace her.​

“We all just want to make sure she is safe and well and so would ask anyone who knows where she is to contact police.​

“We’d also appeal to Arsa herself to get come back as soon as possible.”​

Information can be passed to officers via 101. Please quote incident number 0134 of Thursday, 12 September 2024 when calling.

Have you seen Sophie?

Officers are appealing for the assistance of the public to trace a 19-year-old woman missing from Edinburgh.

Sophie Webster was last seen leaving a property in the Dryden Street area of Edinburgh around 2.45pm this afternoon, on Friday, 6 September, 2024.

She is described as being around 5ft 7in tall, of slim build and has short hair with blonde highlights. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a white “BB” logo on the chest, black shorts with a white logo on the left leg, white trainers and was carrying a blue rucksack.

Inspector Grant McCulloch said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for Sophie’s welfare and we are asking anyone who has seen her or knows where she is to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is urged to contact 101, quoting incident 2439 of 6 September.

Khasha: The search continues

Officers conducting enquiries to locate missing woman Khasha Smith began searching in an area off Calder Road in Edinburgh today (Wednesday, 4 September, 2024).

The work includes specialist search trained officers as part of the investigation to locate Khasha who went missing almost a year ago, aged 35.

Extensive enquiries have been carried out but Khasha is still a missing person. We are continuing to support her family throughout this time.

Khasha was last seen to be safe and well on Tuesday, 10 October, 2023. She has never gone missing before. She is around 5ft, of slim build, with blue eyes and long, blonde hair.

She also has tattoos, one which is visible on her right wrist and says ‘Forever’.

Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson said: “We continue to follow up several lines of enquiry and are working to find answers for Khasha’s family.

“As with every missing person inquiry, all aspects of Khasha’s life have been, and continue to be, explored. We know she would never miss events such as her daughter’s birthday and Christmas, and we have to consider the possibility that she may have come to harm.

“We are constantly evaluating and exploring all the information we have and remain open minded. We are doing everything we can to find her.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3915 of 5 January 2024.

Missing woman: Have you seen Karen?

+++++ UPDATE – FOUND +++++

POLICE have confirmed that Karen Ross, 66, who had been reported missing from Edinburgh has been traced safe and well.

Thank you to everyone who helped with our appeal overnight.

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace 66-year-old Karen Ross, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.

Karen was last seen around 9.30am this morning (Saturday, 31 August, 2024) in the Balcarres Street area.

She is described as being around 5ft 6in tall, of medium build, with shoulder-length grey hair, and wears glasses.

When last seen, Karen was wearing a navy blue shirt, black trousers and black trainers.

Concerns are growing and we are appealing to anyone who may have seen Karen to come forward.

Anyone with information on where Karen may be is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 2964 of 31 August.

Have you seen Alison?

*** INCIDENT UPDATE ***

POLICE UPDATE: 7 February, 2.53pm:

A woman’s body has been recovered from the sea at Gullane, East Lothian. The woman has been confirmed as Alison Campbell missing from Edinburgh.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

POLICE are appealing for help to trace Alison Campbell, 50, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.

Alison was last seen leaving a property in Murrayfield Avenue around 3.10am this morning (Tuesday, 6 February), and drove off in her red Toyota Aygo.

She is described as 5ft3, of very slim build, with straight shoulder length brown hair.

She is believed to be wearing a navy blue puffer jacket, a bright pink knitted scarf and black leather ankle boots. She normally wears a gold ring with a black onyx stone on her right hand.

Officers have traced Alison’s car in the Cramond beach area and a search is ongoing there.

Inspector Dougal Begg said: “Alison’s family are extremely concerned about her wellbeing and we are asking members of the public to keep a look out and report any sightings to police.

“Officers and the Coastguard are carrying out searches in the Cramond beach area and would urge anyone who has been there today to consider whether they may have seen a woman matching Alison’s description.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0535 of Tuesday, 6 February, 2024.”

Police ‘extremely concerned’ over missing Edinburgh woman

POLICE are re-appealing to the public for help in trying to locate 35-year-old, Khasha Smith, missing from the Calder area of Edinburgh.

On Friday, 5 January 2024 a member of Khasha’s family contacted police to report her missing and inform them that she had not been in contact since 1st and 4th of November, 2023.

Khasha is around 5ft tall, with a slim build. She has blue eyes and long, blonde hair. She also has tattoos, one which is visible on her right wrist and says ‘Forever’.

Extensive enquiries are under way to trace Khasha but there have been no confirmed sightings or contact since early November and her family is understandably concerned.

Officers are checking a potential sighting in Slateford between 21 and 24 of November, 2023. They are also reviewing any relevant CCTV footage in the hope that it will provide additional information on where Khasha has gone.

Inspector Keith Forrester said: “We are extremely concerned for Khasha. She normally maintains contact with her family and it is unusual for her to not be in touch for this length of time.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have seen Khasha or who may have any information which could assist in us locating her to get in touch.

“Please don’t think what you know is irrelevant – let us decide its significance. Your information could be vital in helping us trace Khasha.”.

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3915 of 5 January, 2024.

Police: Have you seen Khasha?

POLICE are appealing for help from the public to trace a 35-year-old woman from Edinburgh.

Khasha Smith was reported missing on Friday, 5 January, 2024, from the Calder area of the city after concerns were raised by her family, who have not heard from her since Saturday, 4 November, 2023.

She is described as around 5ft tall, of a slim build, with long, blonde hair and blue eyes. She also has some tattoos, one of which is visible on her right wrist and says ‘forever’.

Inspector Paul Thomson said: “We are growing concerned for Khasha’s welfare due to the lack of contact with family and are appealing for help to find her.

“We are not sure at this time what Khasha is wearing, but know she likes to frequent the Gorgie area of the city and may be staying with friends there.

“We are asking anyone who may have seen her, or has information on where she might be, to please get in touch. If Khasha herself sees this appeal, I would ask her to please make contact so we know she is safe and well.”

Anyone with any information can contact officers via 101, quoting reference 3915 of 5 January, 2024.

Missing Drylaw woman – Police appeal

*** UPDATE – FIONA TRACED ***

POLICE have confirmed that Fiona Aitken, 55, who was reported missing from Edinburgh has been traced safe and well.

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POLICE are appealing for the public’s help as part of our efforts to trace a woman reported missing from Edinburgh. Fiona Aitken, 55, was last seen in the Drylaw area around 10.20am yesterday (Wednesday, 20 December).

Fiona is described as white, 5ft 6ins tall, of medium build with short blonde hair. She has a distinct polar bear tattoo on her arm.

When last seen she was wearing blue jeans, a light coloured zip top and dark blue shoes.

It is believed she is driving her vehicle, a blue Volkswagen T-Roc registration SO21HLF.

Sergeant Michael Thomson said: “Concerns are growing for Fiona’s welfare and we are appealing for anyone who has seen Fiona, her vehicle or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference number 2175 of 20 December.

Have you seen Shirley?

*** UPDATE ***

SHIRLEY HAS BEEN FOUND

Police Scotland is appealing for information to help trace a 34-year-old woman missing from Leith.

Shirley Robertson was last seen entering a large black vehicle in Leith around 3am on Wednesday, 19 July, 2023.

Officers believe she may be in the Falkirk area.

Shirley is described as 5ft 3ins in height, of slim build and has long, wavy brown hair with red highlights.

Inspector David Snowdon said: “We have growing concerns for Shirley’s welfare and our enquiries are ongoing to trace her.

“I am appealing for anyone who has seen Shirley or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 0769 of 19 July.

Shirley Robertson, aged 34, who was reported missing from Edinburgh has been traced safe and well.

Thank you to everyone who helped following our earlier appeal.