Police ScotlandPolice are searching woodland areas in a bid to trace a woman from England who was last seen in the Scottish Borders.
Jean Gasho was reported missing in Cleveland but was last seen with a male companion in the Co-op on High Street in Jedburgh around 5.50pm on Wednesday.
Police believe the 42-year-old could have travelled to other areas, including Edinburgh, and are liaising with local bus and taxi companies.
Jean is described as as black, around 5ft 10 in height, of medium build, with mid-length black hair that was tied back.
When last seen, she was wearing a gold-coloured dress, black leggings or tights, a brown coat and was carrying a light-coloured bag.
Inspector Mark Gibson said: “Jean is known to regularly wear bright-coloured clothing and if you have seen her, or know where she is, please contact us.
“It’s possible she may have travelled to other areas, including Edinburgh. In that regard, we are liaising with local bus and taxi companies.
“Officers are carrying out searches of Jedburgh and the surrounding towns and woodland areas.
“If you have any information that will assist officers to trace Jean, then please get in touch.
“We’d also appeal to Jean herself to contact police. We want to make sure she is safe and well.”
Information can be passed to police via 101. Please quote incident number 0675 of Friday, May 30, 2025, when calling.
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