'Extensive searches' under way to trace missing West Lothian schoolgirl

Police say “extensive searches” are under way to trace a missing schoolgirl from West Lothian.

Eva Brown was last seen leaving a family member’s home in the Winchburgh area on Friday, August 9 and said she was going to stay with friends in Glasgow.

The 14-year-old has not been in contact with family since Sunday, August 11.

She is described as white, 5ft 6ins in height and of slim build with medium-length brown hair.

She was last seen wearing a grey top, grey joggers, black trainers and carrying a black backpack.

Police said she is known to frequent Glasgow city centre, Aberdeen, Mallaig, West Lothian and Whitley Bay in Northumbria and enquires in all areas are ongoing.

Sergeant Steven Elvin said: “We are extremely concerned for Eva’s safety and wellbeing.

“Extensive searches and enquiries are ongoing to trace her as soon as possible to ensure that she is safe and well.

“Eva is know to frequent Glasgow city centre, Aberdeen, Mallaig, West Lothian and Whitley Bay in Northumbria and we are liaising with colleagues in these areas.

“I would urge anyone who has seen her or who has any information on her whereabouts to contact us as soon as possible.

“We would also ask Eva, if she sees this appeal, to please make contact with us to let us know you are safe.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 1258 of Tuesday, August 13, 2024.”