Public warned not to approach missing man as appeal launched

Jamie Ross 29, was last seen at the Howdenhall Road area of Edinburgh at around 12.28pm on Tuesday.

Public warned not to approach missing man in Edinburgh as appeal launchedPolice Scotland

Police on the hunt for a missing man in Edinburgh are warning the public not to approach him if they spot him in the street.

Jamie Ross 29, was last seen at the Howdenhall Road area at around 12.28pm on Tuesday.

Mr Ross is believed to have links across Edinburgh, particularly in the south of the city, as well as in Aberdeen.

He is described as white, 5ft9 with dark hair and bushy eyebrows, blue eyes and a tattoo of the word DAD on his right hand.

He was last seen wearing a black puffer jacket, dark trousers and grey trainers.

Chief Inspector Mark Hamilton said: “Extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace Jamie with support from specialist officers.

“While Jamie is believed to have connections to the south of Edinburgh we are keeping an open mind regarding his whereabouts at this time and would urge anyone with information to please get in touch.

“Anyone who sees a man matching Jamie’s description is advised not to approach him but to instead contact Police Scotland urgently on 101, quoting incident number 1458 of Tuesday, 23 April, 2024.”

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