Police from Edinburgh are today making a fresh appeal in Blackpool for information regarding a missing woman who is believed to be in the area.
Thirty-year-old Laura Gorrie has not been in touch with friends or family since she was reported missing from her home in Edinburgh on 22nd May; concerns are growing for her welfare as she suffers from diabetes and is required to take medication regularly.
Laura was seen boarding a bus from Edinburgh to Glasgow on the 22nd May, and was last seen getting on a train to Blackpool later the same day.
She is described as being 5ft 8ins tall, heavy build, with long brown hair, and was wearing glasses.
When she was last seen she was wearing blue jeans, a red jacket and black trainers with white soles, and was carrying a Burberry-style bag.
Detective Constable David Robertson, who is making inquiries in Blackpool, said: “It’s more than three weeks since Laura was in touch with any of her friends and family so we’re starting to grow concerned for her welfare.
“I would like to appeal directly to Laura to let her know she’s not in any trouble, we just want to make sure she’s safe and well and taking her diabetes medication.
“Furthermore, we would ask for people in the Blackpool area to let us know if they have seen her recently, or if they have any information regarding her whereabouts. They can contact their local police station, or get in touch with us direct on 0131 311 3131.
“We know Laura likes going to amusement arcades so we would ask people in the arcades in Blackpool to look at the photographs we have released and keep an eye out for her. Greggs the baker is also one of her favourite shops, so we would also ask people to look out for her there.”
Anyone with any information should contact Lothian and Borders Police on 0131 311 3131, or the charity Crimestoppers in confidence and complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.
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