Tag: witness appeal

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.”

Police appeal following robbery on Leith Links

Detectives are appealing for information following the attempted robbery of a woman in Leith.

The incident happened between 11.30pm and 11.50pm on Tuesday, 10 December, 2024 on Leith Links.

Two men pushed the woman to the ground and attempted to take items. Nothing was stolen from her.

The first man is described as being of slim build and the second is described as being of stocky build. Both are around 6ft tall and were wearing dark clothing.

Detective Constable James Palmer said: “Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything to contact us.

“We also ask anyone driving in the area at the time with dashcam footage to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 0052 of 11 December, 2024. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police appeal following serious crash on George Street

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a serious crash in Edinburgh city centre.

Around 1.50pm yesterday (Sunday, 8 December, 2024), police received a report of a crash involving a 63-year-old male pedestrian and a double decker bus on George Street.

Emergency services attended and the pedestrian was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh Hospital for treatment to serious injuries. There were no reports of any other injuries.

The road was closed to allow enquiries to be carried out and re-opened around 9pm.

Sergeant Jamie Humpage said: “Our enquires are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn’t already spoken to officers to get in touch.

“I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have dash cam or private CCTV which could assist to contact us.”

Anyone who can assist is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1703 of Sunday, 8 December, 2024.

Pedestrian who died following fatal crash in Dundee Street named

A pedestrian who died following a fatal road crash on Dundee Street has been named as local 20-year-old Henry Farron.

The incident took place around 5.30pm on Sunday, 1 December, 2024, and involved a grey Volvo XC60. Emergency serviced attended, but Henry was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have released the following statement: “We are heartbroken by the death of our beloved son and brother Henry. He will be so very much missed by all who knew and loved him.”

The driver of the Volvo car, a 51-year-old man, was arrested and has been released pending further enquiries, which remain ongoing.

Sergeant Dave Waddell said: “Our thoughts remain with Henry’s family and friends, as they come to terms with their tragic loss.

“An investigation into the circumstances of the crash remains ongoing and we continue to ask for any witnesses, or anyone with information, to please come forward.”

Anyone with information should call officers on 101, quoting incident 2556 of 1 December, 2024.

Witness appeal following fatal road crash on Dundee Street

Road Policing officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a fatal road crash on Dundee Street, which took place around 5.30pm yesterday (Sunday, 1 December, 2024).

The incident involved a grey Volvo XC60 and a male pedestrian. The 20-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car, a 51-year-old man, was arrested and released pending further enquiries.

An investigation to establish the full circumstances of the crash is ongoing and officers are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Sergeant Dave Waddell said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased at this tragic time.

“As our enquiries continue, we ask anyone who was in the area and either witnessed the crash, or has potential dashcam footage from around that time, to please contact police.”

Anyone with information should call officers on 101, quoting incident 2556 of 1 December, 2024.

Appeal for information following an attempted robbery in Wester Hailes

Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Wester Hailes.

Around 11pm on Friday, 15 November, 2024, two men approached a vehicle on Hailesland Road, threatened the driver, demanded money from him and damaged the vehicle. The men then got into a light-coloured car and drove along Murrayburn Road in the direction of Longstone Road.

Detective Constable William Doughty said: “This was a frightening ordeal for the victim and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify the men responsible.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, who witnessed the incident or noticed anything suspicious, to come forward.

“Additionally, we urge anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to review it and bring anything significant to our attention.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 4500 of 15 November. Alternatively, details can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police issue witness appeal following Gilmerton Road assault and robbery

POLICE are appealing for information after an assault and robbery on Gilmerton Road on Monday (18 November, 2024).

Around 10.30pm, police and ambulance were called to a report of a 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old man injured after a man entered their Mercedes B-class vehicle on Gilmerton Road and assaulted them.

The injured men got out of the vehicle leaving the suspect within. The vehicle was last seen driving south on Gilmerton Road.

They were taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and treated for their injuries. The 24-year-old man was released after treatment.

Detective Sergeant James Palmer said: “Enquiries are ongoing in and around the Gilmerton Road area to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and trace the stolen car.

“I would urge anyone who was in this area between 10pm and 10.30pm on Monday night who witnessed anything relevant to this enquiry or has dashcam footage that may assist to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone who has seen or has any information on the whereabouts of the Mercedes Benz with the registration number YK59 UTX to get in touch. The car may have damage to the front.”

Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference number 3801 of 18 November, 2024. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111, where anonymity can be maintained.

Assault in George Street: Do you know this man?

Police Scotland has released images of a man officers believe may be able to assist with their investigation into an assault in Edinburgh city centre.

The incident took place on George Street around 1.20am on Sunday, 29 September, 2024.

The man is described as of average build, around 5ft 10ins, in his mid-20’s with medium length dark hair and a moustache. He was wearing a black hooded jacket, blue jeans and dark trainers with a brown over-the-shoulder bag.

Detective Sergeant Rob Finch, of Gayfield CID, said: “I would urge the man pictured, or anyone who has information relating to him, to contact the police.

“If you have any information that can assist with our investigation then please call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0294 of 29 September 2024. Alternatively, make a call anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Appeal for information following fatal crash on City Bypass

Road policing officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the city bypass.

Around 9.10am yesterday (Thursday, 7 November, 2024), police were called to a report of a three-car crash on the A720 between Gogar roundabout and Hermiston Gait, Edinburgh.

The crash involved a grey Volkswagen Transporter campervan, a grey Volkswagen Tiguan and a red Vauxhall Corsa.

Emergency services attended and the driver of the Corsa, a 53-year-old man, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he died a short time later.

The driver of the Tiguan was taken to hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the campervan was not injured.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash ongoing.

Sergeant Grant Hastie said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man at this difficult time, and we will support them throughout the investigation.

“We would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 4275 of 7 November, 2024.

Assault in Lothian Road: Do you know this man?

POLICE have released images of a man they wish to speak to as part of an ongoing inquiry into an assault in Edinburgh that took place around 12.25am in Lothian Road on Sunday, 13 October, 2024.

Officers believe the man in the images could have vital information which could assist their investigation.

He is described as being in his twenties, around 5ft 9ins tall, and of slim build. He had a Scottish accent and short, dark hair. At the time, he was wearing a grey tracksuit and black Canada Goose jacket with a fur collar.

If anyone recognises the man in the photos or has any information which could assist police, please call 101, quoting incident number 0087 of 13 October, 2024. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give your information anonymously.”