Concerns grow for missing teen who disappeared five days ago

Concerns are growing for a missing teenage boy who disappeared from Edinburgh five days ago.

Ahmad Bader was last seen in the Abbeyhill area of the city around 4pm on Monday afternoon.

The 15-year-old is described as being around 6ft tall, of medium build with short black hair. When he was last seen, he was wearing a light blue navy tracksuit, a black gilet and black trainers.

Police believe Ahmad may still be in the Edinburgh area.

Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy said: “Concerns are growing for Ahmad’s welfare, and I am continuing to appeal to anyone who knows where Ahmad might be, or has any information, to contact officers.

“If anyone has seen someone matching Ahmad’s description in the Edinburgh area, please get in touch as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1433 of March 31, 2026.