Appeal to help trace missing woman

Kirsty Herriot, who was reported missing from Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, on Monday, 19 May, 2025 has now been traced.

Thank you to everyone that shared our appeal.

POLICE are appealing for help tracing Kirsty Herriot, who has been reported missing from Edinburgh. 

The 45-year-old was last seen on Harvesters Way, Wester Hailes, around 4.20pm yesterday (Monday, 19 May, 2025). 

She is described as being around 5ft 8in in height, with long red hair, believed to be in a bun. She is wearing an all black outfit, with black fluffy sliders, black glasses and a cross body bag. 

Inspector Alison Lawrie said: “Our enquiries to trace Kirsty are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who has seen Kirsty or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us. 

“We know she was on Harvesters Way around 4.20pm and may have walked towards the Plaza Shopping Centre but her whereabouts after that are unknown.”

Anyone who thinks they may be able to help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 2301 of 19 May, 2025. 

Police concern over missing woman

HAVE YOU SEEN MICHAELA?

POLICE are appealing to the public to help trace Michaela Sharp, 32, who is reported missing from Leith. Michaela was last seen on Saturday 26/04/25 in The Shore area.

She is described as a white female, 5’3 (160 cm) in height, pale complexion, long brown hair, green eyes and of medium build.

Inspector McCulloch said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for Michaela’s welfare and our enquiries are ongoing to trace her.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have seen or has any information on her whereabouts to please contact police as soon as possible.”

If you can assist, please contact police on 101 quoting reference 3085 of 02/05/25.

Appeal to help trace missing woman

**** UPDATE **** MARGARET HAS BEEN TRACED ****

HAVE YOU SEEN MARGARET?

Police Scotland is appealing for the public’s assistance to help trace a 35-year-old woman reported missing from Edinburgh.

Margaret Ross was last seen in the Moredun area in the early hours of Tuesday, 8 April, 2025, and is believed to have possibly travelled towards the Little Frances Crescent area of the city.

She has links to Craigmillar and Moredun, and is also known to frequent the city centre.

Margaret is described as white, around 5ft 4 in height, of medium build with long fair/blonde hair. When last seen, she was wearing a pink t-shirt, black jacket, jeans and black trainers.

Sergeant Craig Darling said: “We are concerned for Margaret’s welfare and we are appealing to anyone who may have seen her to please contact police immediately”.

If anyone has information which may assist, please phone 101 quoting incident number 0044 of 8 April, 2025.

Appeal to trace woman reported missing in the Penicuik area

POLICE are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 29-year-old woman reported missing from the Penicuik area.

Toni McNelis was last seen around midnight on Friday, 14 March, in the Edinburgh Road area of the town.

She has been spoken to on the phone by officers, however there are still concerns and we need to trace her.

Toni is described as being around 5ft 4in tall, of slim build, with long blonde hair. It is not known what she was wearing.

She may have travelled to the Glasgow area and also has links to Edinburgh.

Inspector Carlyn Simpson, Dalkeith Police Station, said: “We are concerned for Toni’s welfare and are asking anyone who knows where she might be to come forward.

“Her family and friends are extremely worried and just want to know she is safe and well.

“I would also appeal directly to Toni – if you see this, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1545 of 20 March.

Have you seen Toni? Appeal to trace woman reported missing in Penicuik

Police in Midlothian are appealing for the public’s help to trace 29-year-old Toni McNelis, who has been reported missing from Penicuik.

Toni was last seen around midnight on Friday, 14 March, in the Edinburgh Road area of the town.

She is described as being around 5ft 4in tall, of slim build, with long blonde hair. It is not known what she was wearing.

Toni may have travelled to the Glasgow area and also has links to Edinburgh.

Constable Stuart Neal said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Toni’s welfare and are working to trace her as soon as possible.

“Her family and friends are extremely worried and just want to know she is safe and well.

“Anyone who has seen Toni or knows where she might be to contact police as soon as possible.

“I would also appeal directly to Toni – if you see this, please get in touch to let us know you’re okay.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1545 of 20 March.

Have you seen Maisy?

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POLICE are appealing for help to trace 21-year-old Maisy Williams who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.

Maisy was last seen in the Tipperlinn Road area around 12.30pm TODAY – Tuesday, 7 January, 2025.

She is described as being around 5ft 6in tall, of slim build, with black, shoulder length hair. Maisy was last seen wearing black trousers, a black hoodie, a black beanie hat, and red trainers.

Inspector Paul Begley said: “Enquiries to trace Maisy are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have seen her to contact us as soon as possible.

“Anyone with information on where Maisy may be is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1211 of 7 January, 2025.”

Police issue renewed appeal: Can you help trace Santra Saju?

One week on from Police Scotland’s initial appeal, officers in Edinburgh are continuing their enquiries to trace Santra Saju, who is missing from the South Gyle area.

Santra, 22, was last known to be at the Asda store in Almondvale, Livingston, on Friday, 6 December, 2024, between 9.10pm and 9.45pm, after having been in the Burnvale area earlier that evening around 8.30pm.

She is described as being around 5ft 6 inches in height, of Indian ethnicity, of slim build, with short black hair. She was wearing a black jacket with a fur-lined hood, beige furry earmuffs and a black facemask.

Enquiries have also revealed she had a black rucksack in her possession.

Her family have released the following statement: “It has been more than two weeks since Santra was last seen and we are worried sick, this is very out of character. We are desperate to know where she is and that she is safe.

“Santra, if you see this please call us or reach out to someone to let them know that you are safe.

“We urge anyone who may have seen Santra, or who has any information at all that might help trace her to contact police as soon as possible.”

Chief Inspector Mark Hamilton said: “As time passes, concerns for Santra’s wellbeing continue to grow, and we are conducting extensive enquiries in the Burnvale and surrounding areas to trace her.

“We know that Santra frequently wears a black face mask and believe she was wearing beige fluffy earmuffs when last seen. We also know that she picked up a black and white shopper-style bag from an address in Burnvale on Friday evening, but this was no longer in her possession when she entered the supermarket.

“We are continuing to review CCTV footage and conducting searches of the area. We urge anyone who may have seen Santra or someone matching her description to contact us immediately.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3390 of Sunday, 15 December, 2024.

Missing woman Santra Saju last seen at Almondvale

POLICE in Edinburgh are continuing to appeal for information to help trace 22-year-old Santra Saju missing from the South Gyle area.

Enquiries have confirmed that Santra was in Asda at Almondvale, Livingston on Friday, 6 December 2024 between 9.10pm and 9.45pm. She had previously been in the Burnvale area of Livingston around 8.30pm the same evening.

Santra is described as 5ft 6 inches, of Indian ethnicity, slim build, with short black hair and was last seen wearing a black jacket with a fur hood.

Inspector Alison Lawrie from Corstorphine Police Station said: “We now know that Santra picked up a black and white shopper style bag from an address in Burnvale on Friday evening, but she did not have it when she entered the supermarket. The bag is distinctive and someone may remember seeing her carrying it.

“We are continuing to review CCTV footage and have released images of Santra from the supermarket in the hope that someone recognises her.

“Extensive enquiries are being carried out in an effort to trace her. If you have any information please contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3390 of Sunday, 15 December 2024.”

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.