Tag: missing woman

Police: Have you seen Lauren?

!!! ALERT – LAUREN HAS BEEN TRACED !!!

POLICE are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 19-year-old woman reported missing in the Leith area.

Lauren Fulton was last seen around 8.30am on Friday, 17 April, 2026, in the Ferry Road area.

She is described as around 5ft 8ins, of slim build with bushy brown hair and usually wears glasses. When last seen Lauren was wearing grey sweatpants, a dark grey jacket and headphones.

Sergeant James Muir said: “Concerns are growing for Lauren’s welfare and it is important we make sure she is safe and well.

“We are asking anyone who has seen Lauren or knows where she might be to get in touch. If you are out and about in the area please keep a lookout for her.”

If you can help, please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0648 of Friday, 17 April, 2026.

Have you seen Kerry?

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of missing person Kerry Stubbs. If you have seen her please call 101 quoting incident number 1906 of 8th March 2026.

She was last seen in the Gorgie Road area. She is described as white female, 43 years old, average build, long faded dyed red hair.

Last seen wearing her hair tied up in a pony tail, dark coloured baseball cap, light blue jacket, black t-shirt with a love heart on it and black trousers, with a cream/stone shoulder bag and a red/maroon backpack.

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Body found in Gogar area during search for missing woman

TODAY (Friday, 30 January), a body was found in the Gogar area of Edinburgh during searches for a missing woman.

The body has yet to be formally identified, however, the family of 60-year-old Alison Gibbens, who was reported missing from North Gyle Avenue around 10.30am on Monday, 26 January, has been informed.

A report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

MISSING: Have you seen Alison?

POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to trace 60-year-old Alison Gibbens who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.

Alison was last seen on North Gyle Avenue around 10.30am this morning – Monday, 26 January, 2026.

She is described as white, around 5ft 3in tall, of slim build, with brown hair. When last seen, Alison was wearing a black jacket.

Inspector Caroline Herbert said: “Concerns for Alison are growing and we are keen to trace her as soon as possible.

“We are appealing to anyone who has seen her, or has any information on where she may be, to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1103 of Monday, 26 January, 2026.

Police appeal: Have you seen Toni?

Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 29-year-old woman reported missing from Dalkeith.

Toni McNelis was last seen in the early hours of Thursday, 5 June in the Niddrie area.

She is described as being around 5ft 4in tall, of slim build, with short blonde hair. When last seen, she was wearing dark blue leggings, white trainers, a white flowery tank top and a white/cream cardigan.

Constable Lourens 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 2078 of 6 June.

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.